Experiencing a seizure can be a physically and emotionally draining event, and proper nutrition plays a crucial role in recovery. Here’s a comprehensive guide on what to eat after a seizure, based on the expert recommendations from Dr. Kharkar. Hydration is Key One of the first steps in recovery is to ensure adequate hydration. Seizures … Read more
Normal functioning of the brain Our brain is divided up into many different parts. These different brain parts have varied functions. For example: The brain parts in the front do most of the thinking. The brain parts behind the ears store memories. The brain parts just above the ears help us to move our hands … Read more
What exactly is Epilepsy? To know the exact meaning of Epilepsy, you need to understand what is a seizure. You can read all about seizures here. In summary, a seizure is a temporary electrical storm in the brain. It is caused by unregulated spikes of electricity. Now: If a person keeps having seizures repeatedly, he/she … Read more
What are “Epilepsy Syndromes”? As physicians started to study Epilepsy, they realized that certain group of characteristics could be used to predict which kind of seizures the patient would get, whether the Epilepsy would be controlled with medications, how long it would last etc etc… Therefore – without knowing what was the exact cause of … Read more
What are Non-Epileptic Seizures / Non-Epileptic Events? Non-Epileptic Events are seizure-like events that are not caused by Epilepsy. Epileptic seizures are electrical storms in the brain. In contrast, there is no electrical storm in the brain during a Non-Epileptic Event. What causes Non-Epileptic Events? There are many causes of Non-Epileptic Seizures. Here is a list of … Read more
Can anyone have a seizure? Every person’s brain is capable of having a seizure, if the provoking agent is severe enough. Let’s take a hypothetical person: John. John has never had seizures. John goes to the forest for a hike and unfortunately catches a life-threatening infection. He is given a powerful antibiotic (e.g. Imipenem). It is … Read more
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