Seizure

Seizure

A seizure is when a person faces sudden and uncontrolled disturbances (electrical activity) in the brain. It can result in dramatic changes in a person's behavior, feelings, and consciousness levels. 

Types of seizure

Seizures can be categorized into 3 types:

Focal Onset Seizures: It usually occurs in a small area but can affect larger brain areas.

Generalized Onset Seizures: these happen on both sides of the brain. Some of the common types are-Tonic, Clonic, Mayoclonic, Absence, Atonic

Unknown Onset Seizures: It falls under this category when the reason is unknown medically.

Causes

It can be due to many health conditions like:

• Epilepsy

• Electric shock

• Brain injury (during birth)

• Brain infections such as Meningitis 

• Brain Tumour

• Choking

• Substance withdrawal

• Alcohol withdrawal

• Stroke

• Violent shaking

Symptoms

Some of the signs of seizure include:

• Losing consciousness

• Having uncontrolled muscle contractions

• Biting the tongue

• Gritting your teeth

• Having rapid eye movement

• Having strange taste

• Falling

• Dizziness

• Change in vision

How to prevent it

Seizures are difficult to prevent, but following a good lifestyle can reduce risk.

• Exercise regularly

• Eat balanced diet

• Reduce stress levels

• Get enough sleep