2006-09-19 19:57:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Epilepsy is not completely understood, so it's entirely possible that drug abuse could be a factor. It often runs in families. It can be caused by trauma as well.
No, epilepsy cannot be "cured", but it does sometimes "resolve" itself, especially in pre-pubescent children.
2006-09-19 20:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epilepsy (sometimes referred to as a seizure disorder) is a common chronic neurological condition that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked epileptic seizures. It affects approximately 50 million people worldwide. It is usually controlled, but not cured, with medication – although surgery may be considered in difficult cases.
The cause of an individual's epilepsy can be divided into two categories: symptomatic and idiopathic. Symptomatic epilepsies originate due to some structural or metabolic abnormality in the brain. This may be the result of:
genetic conditions such as tuberous sclerosis
complications during pregnancy or birth
stroke, head injury, neurosurgical operations, bacterial or viral encephalitis, parasitical infection, alcohol
The term cryptogenic is used to describe epilepsy where the cause is suspected to be symptomatic but the underlying illness or damage has not been identified.
The term idiopathic means "a disorder unto itself", and not "cause unknown". No other condition has been implicated as the cause of the epilepsy. Idiopathic epilepsies are often but not exclusively genetic and generalised - for example Juvenile Absence Epilepsy.
Epilepsy is usually treated with medication prescribed by a physician; primary caregivers, neurologists, and neurosurgeons all frequently care for people with epilepsy. In some cases the implantation of a stimulator of the vagus nerve, or a special diet can be helpful. Neurosurgical operations for epilepsy can be palliative, reducing the frequency or severity of seizures; or, in some patients, an operation can be curative.
If treated properly it is curable.
2006-09-20 05:16:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm also epileptic. It can generally be kept in control, depending on the type. I take epilim to keep my epileptic fits in control. And yes abuse of drugs can lead to fits too. It depends on what type of epilepsy you are referring to.
Good luck :)
If you need help, contact me.
2006-09-20 03:05:52 · answer #3 · answered by Noorbu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the more common causes include the following:
* Tumor
* Chemical imbalance such as low blood sugar or sodium
* Head injuries
* Certain toxic chemicals or drugs of abuse
* Alcohol withdrawal
* Stroke including hemorrhage
* Birth injuries
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2006-09-20 05:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
epilepsy causes are not completely known...
abuse of antidepressants can lead to fits...
acutally...sometimes, side effects of antidepressants are fits...
2006-09-20 03:08:19 · answer #6 · answered by juz_moi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-23 23:51:23 · answer #7 · answered by Harish Jharia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋