Essays on Epilepsy

Epileptic seizures: when the neurons in the brain become disrupted by a sudden, large excitement of surrounding neurons producing abnormal messages. I knew none of this when I was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of four years old. All I understood was I was…

Bobby, a third grader, warily walks past the crowded hallways of his new school. As he walk, suddenly, the nightmare happens again. The familiar jolt sends him falling backwards and he has no control of the incoming jerks in his body. As he hears the…

Introduction Epilepsy is a type of neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures over periods of time. These periods can either be: long periods (vigorous shaking) or brief periods. Paroxysmal discharges in neurons are a cause of seizures. These discharges are triggered either by a loss…

Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that predisposes a person to seizures. Epilepsy is diagnosed when there are at least 2 unprovoked seizures. Seizures occur because of an abrupt imbalance between the inhibitory and excitatory impulses in a region of the cortical neurons during…

Are you a victim of epilepsy? Do you know someone who has been a victim of this adversity for a while now? Many people wonder if they can use CBD for epilepsy and seizures and if it helps. This also raises the question of how…

Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management of Epilepsy in Children Walden University NURS-6541N-7 Dr. Chyrise Taylor July 15, 2018 Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management of Epilepsy in Children Introduction Seizures are a concerning disorder in children that the practitioner in the primary care setting my encounter….