Christy Zendarski 3/6/14 Tara Holloway Psychology Epilepsy Christy Zendarski 3/6/14 Tara Holloway Psychology

Location and Definition of Epilepsy Epilepsy is known as seizure; people who have at least two or more seizures. You can identify if people are having seizures by when they unexpected fall to the floor, twitch, move uncontrollably, drool, or inability to control the bladder. Unfortunately, sometimes doctors couldn’t find what causes epilepsy. Epilepsy happens in the brain, and spread into the body.

Types of Seizures Generalized Seizures Partial Seizures The electrical discharge starts in both sides of the brain. The electrical discharge starts in one area of the brain. The causes of partial seizures Head injury Brain infection Stroke Tumor

Symptoms Lack of oxygen Abnormal brain structures and blood vessels in the brain Bleeding into the brain Brain tumors Infection of the brain Meningitis— infection covering the brain and spinal cord Encephalitis— swelling of the brain Strokes Cerebral palsy Mental disabilities Alzheimer’s disease Alcohol or drug abuse

Facts Epilepsy has effected three million people in USA, and 50 million worldwide. 70% of the cause is unknown. More than 300,000 children under the age of 15 and more than 570,000 adults over the age of 65 have seizures.

Prevention Epilepsy and Treatments for Epilepsy Always wear the helmets and seatbelts Put your children in car seats Medicines Dizziness Weight gain Depression Rash Treatment of high blood pressure (brain damage) Devices Surgery

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