Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a group of neurological disorders characterized by recurrent epileptic seizures. Epileptic seizures can vary from brief and nearly undetectable periods to long periods of vigorous shaking due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These episodes can result in physical injuries, either directly such as broken bones or through causing accidents. In epilepsy, seizures tend to recur and have no immediate underlying cause.
Causes:
Head trauma : Head trauma as a result of a car accident or other traumatic injury can cause epilepsy.
Genetic influence : Some types of epilepsy, which are categorized by the type of seizure you experience or the part of the brain that is affected, run in families. In these cases, it's likely that there's a genetic influence.
Prenatal injury : Before birth, babies are sensitive to brain damage that could be caused by several factors, such as an infection in the mother, poor nutrition or oxygen deficiencies. This brain damage can result in epilepsy or cerebral palsy.
Symptoms:
Temporary confusion.
Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs.
Loss of consciousness or awareness.
Psychological symptoms such as fear and anxiety etc.
A staring spell.
Stiff Muscles.
