Absence Seizures: A Case Study

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” - World Health Organisation, 1946. Although there have been a number of ground breaking discoveries in science as a whole I strongly believe more can be done within neurology. Epilepsy affects more than 500,000 people in the UK that is almost one in every 100 people. I wish to study neuroscience as I would like to look into conditions such as this but also explore into neuroaesthetics. Having a close family member being diagnosed with epilepsy, I have been exposed to the fundamental importance of how to deal with seizures. Despite the fact that watching the slow deterioration has been agonising, I have also found it very captivating as to how such a complex organ can change to a degeneration condition. As a result of this personal experience, my desire to study neuroscience has increased.

Seizures occur due to an abnormal electrical charge in the brain. There are two different types of seizures: generalized and partial seizures. They are classified as two different groups because of where and how they begin. Generalized seizures begin with an electrical charge that affects both sides of the brain at one time. Partial seizures begin with one electrical impulse that only affects a small part of the brain. Unusually low blood sugar levels, brain injuries, strokes, brain tumors, cancer, the used of drugs such as cocaine, medications and flashing lights can be the cause of a seizure. Epilepsy is a disorder in which nerve cell activity is disturbed and causes seizures. However, doctors can use several tests to determine if a person

My interest in Epilepsy started before I even began to get seizures, for the reason that my uncle and aunt used to get seizures too and my mom would give me brief stories of them. I have relentlessly gotten on my computer just to research news on interesting subjects, including Epilepsy; through this I have gained a lot of knowledge on various topics, sadly I don’t take the time to memorize every bit of detail. But I have learned that there is no cure for Epilepsy, just treatments, is caused by abnormal brain waves, and can last from two years to a lifetime. So I conducted a survey to see how much people knew about Epilepsy and how many have had any previous experience dealing with it, and since it is a very common disorder that affects any

Surgery for epilepsy does not always successfully reduce seizures and it can result in cognitive or personality changes as well as physical disability, even in people who are excellent candidates for it. Nonetheless, when medications fail, several studies have shown that surgery is much more likely to make someone seizure-free compared to attempts to use other medications. Anyone thinking about surgery for epilepsy should be assessed at an epilepsy center experienced in surgical techniques and should discuss with the epilepsy specialists the balance between the risks of surgery and desire to become

He started having seizures as a young child and was diagnosed as having epilepsy. It was something that he rarely talked about although later in is

Narcolepsy is a disorder that causes your sleep control to be abnormal. This disease caused her to have daytime sleepiness. When these sudden narcoleptic episodes would happen this is a sleep attack. This can happen during everyday activities such as acting in the case of Mrs.Fuery. This made created a huge derailing of her career.

Introduction: Imagine sitting there and then suddenly an overwhelming sense of fear washes over you. All that is possible is sit there and be a distant spectator to your surroundings unable to interact for the moment. After seconds that feel like an eternity pass you then come to gaining back full awareness, but still lacking the ability to breathe or speak correctly. This is an example of what a seizure feels like and a significant portion of the population, about 1%, suffer from a condition known as epilepsy, or reoccurring seizures (10).

Social influences were also a big factor in my episode of seizing. My best friend went to find help, the teachers helped carry me into a different room, and everyone that was near stopped what they were doing to crowd over me. Once I was in the different room an upperclassman, which had been diagnosed with epilepsy, explained that after she seizes she would always throw up too. She told me that it was all going to be fine, and that really helped me. Developmental influences also have occurred.

At least two unprovoked seizures are generally required for an epilepsy

When James was younger, he suffered from psychosomatic, or stress-induced seizures, similar to epileptic

Ofc Jaques was able to see to it that the subjects face and head did not hit the floor. I then grabbed both of the subjects feet in order for him not to kick or push with them. I removed both socks and shoes and the subject advised, "OK, I 'm good". Ofc Jaques and I then assisted him to his knees and he then sat outside of the cell for a few seconds. He claimed he needed a few seconds because he did not take his seizure medicine.

Loss of consciousness, tremors, clammy skin, and convulsions.

The catatonic type [Greek. / Latin. Catatonia: voltage madness] This type occurs less frequently today than in the past. Seclusion and immobility are the main symptoms; the patient moves and behaves like a ‘statue’. He cannot move, not because he is paralyzed, but because his ability to command his limps is disrupted.

And that is why he wanted not to go to school when the lady doctor came” (Frame 11). His lack of mental capability seems to stem from his epileptic seizures. They happen often and are described as being like a “dark velvet cloak” that robs him of his vision (cf. Frame 11).

What is particularly interesting is that despite multiple reports from experiencer 's of NDE, there is still a wealth of skepticism. Thousands of NDE 's have been reported to medical professionals, and yet they are often brushed off as hallucinations, or insanity. It is my opinion that NDE 's do occur, but the purpose of these experiences is still debatable. Considering that the most substantial research efforts occurred in the 1980 's it is probably pre-mature to determine exactly what the cause and purpose of NDE 's are. I think what is comforting is that individuals who survive NDE 's come back with a noted vibrancy and zest for life.