2. Introduction
• Prevalence of epilepsy is 5-10 /1000 of
people.
• Most common neurological diseases.
• Epilepsy can strike at any time of life—from
infancy to old age.
• epilepsy varies widely in type and severity .
3. • Epilepsy is a condition in which
a person
has recurrent seizures.
• seizure is abnormal, disorderly
discharging hyperactivity of the
brain's nerve cells, resulting in
a temporary disturbance of
motor, sensory, or mental
function.
• Seizures are a syndrome.
4. Causes of Epilepsy
• Developmental anomalies:
• Damage occurring to the brain as it develops
during the first three months of pregnancy.
• Head Injury
• Head injuries can cause seizures. If the injury
is severe the seizures may not begin until
years later. If the injury is mild the risk is
slight.
5. • Infarcts and hemorrhages:
• Blood clots (infarcts) and hemorrhages in the
brain , about 10 per cent of all brain infarcts
cause epilepsy.
• Genetic factors.
6. • Environmental Causes
• Exposure to carbon monoxide and chemicals.
• Use of street drugs and alcohol.
• Lack of sleep, stress, or hormonal changes.
• Withdrawal from certain antidepressant and
anti-anxiety drugs.
