Epilepsy

Question 1

Recurrent paroxymal (sudden periodic display of symptoms)

Answer 1

Epilepsy

Question 2

Often idiopathic, sometimes a brain tumor or scar tissue from trauma

Answer 2

Etiology of Epilepsy

Question 3

Range from almost imperceptible alteration of consciousness to complete loss
Sometimes tonic-clonic convulsions, a cry, a fall

Answer 3

Signs and Symptoms of Epilepsy

Question 4

From patient history and signs and symptoms

Answer 4

Diagnosis of Epilepsy

Question 5

Antiepileptic drugs, Education, Surgery to isolate or remove affected areas

Answer 5

Treatment for Epilepsy