epilepsy
Recurring seizure condition
Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurring seizures—episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Seizures range from brief lapses in awareness to full-body convulsions.
The condition is chronic but often manageable with medication.
Someone with epilepsy is epileptic, though many prefer "person with epilepsy."
Invigorating medicinal drink
- clonicHaving rhythmic muscular contractions
- myoclonicPertaining to quick jerks
- atonicWithout tone or stress
- absenceState of not being
aura · postictal · focal · generalized · convulsion · spasm · fit · jerking
Severe convulsive seizure type
- petit malBrief epileptic consciousness lapse
- Dravet syndromeSevere infant-onset seizure disorder
- photosensitiveResponsive to radiant energy
- nocturnalActive during darkness
Seizure-preventing medications
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- ketogenic dietCarb-restricted eating approach
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- lobectomySurgical removal of lobe
resection · pharmacotherapy · therapeutic · management · compliance · side-effects · dosage · monotherapy
Brain wave recording
- brainwaveSudden clever idea
- neuronImpulse-conducting cell
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- cortexOrgan's external tissue
hippocampal · temporal lobe · neurotransmitter · sclerosis · lesion · pathophysiology · neuroimaging · spike
Identification of illness
- neurologistPhysician specializing in nervous system
- blackoutComplete power loss
- memory gapsMissing pieces of recollection
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
recovery · stigma · disclosure · employment · support group · medical alert · rescue medication · caregiver
tonic
Invigorating medicinal drink
- clonicHaving rhythmic muscular contractions
- myoclonicPertaining to quick jerks
- atonicWithout tone or stress
absence · aura · postictal · focal · generalized · convulsion · spasm · fit · jerking · twitching
grand mal
Severe convulsive seizure type
- petit malBrief epileptic consciousness lapse
- Dravet syndromeSevere infant-onset seizure disorder
- photosensitiveResponsive to radiant energy
anticonvulsants
Seizure-preventing medications
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- ketogenic dietCarb-restricted eating approach
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
lobectomy · resection · pharmacotherapy · therapeutic · management · compliance · side-effects · dosage · monotherapy · refractory
electroencephalogram
Brain wave recording
cortex · hippocampal · temporal lobe · neurotransmitter · sclerosis · lesion · pathophysiology · neuroimaging · spike · discharge
diagnosis
Identification of illness
- neurologistPhysician specializing in nervous system
- blackoutComplete power loss
- memory gapsMissing pieces of recollection
fatigue · recovery · stigma · disclosure · employment · support group · medical alert · rescue medication · caregiver · advocacy
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- epileptic seizureNeurological convulsive episode
- childhood epilepsySeizure disorder in youth
- epilepsy treatmentSeizure disorder intervention