It is a neurological condition in which nerve cell activity in the brain is abnormal, categorised by unprovoked, recurrent seizures, periods of unusual behavior, sensations. It sometimes leads to loss of awareness and control of bowel or bladder function.
Seizure episodes are a result of excessive electrical discharges in a group of brain cells. Different parts of the brain can be the site of such discharges.
SYMPTOMS
- Uncontrollable jerking known as “fit”
- Losing awareness
- Stiffness in body
- Strange sensations
- loss of bladder or bowel control
- biting of the tongue
- Unusual smells or tastes
- Collapsing
- The person will frequently be confused after a generalized seizure
CAUSES
- Traumatic brain injury
- Scarring on the brain after a brain injury (post-traumatic epilepsy)
- Serious illness or very high fever
- Infections like meningitis or encephalitis
- Stroke
- Lack of oxygen to the brain during birth
- Brain tumor or cyst
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Prenatal injury
- Brain malformation
DIAGNOSIS
- EEG (Electroencephalogram)
- CT scan
- MRI
- Single-photon emission computerized tomography
Some Selected Homeopathic Medicines for Epilepsy
- NUX VOMICA
- PULSTILLA
- ZINCUM
- BUFO
- CUPRUM
Note : Potency of Medicines may vary acording to different age, gender and other health related conditions.
Disclaimer: Any medicine mentioned above should be taken under the the suprvision of doctor/ physician.
