Epilepsy

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Epilepsy

Approximately 10% of the population has at least one seizure in their lifetime. Globally, epilepsy is the fourth most common neurologic disorder.

Epilepsy is not a single entity but an assortment of different seizure types and syndromes originating from several mechanisms that have in common the sudden, excessive, and synchronous discharge of cerebral neurons (1).

According to the World Health Organization around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally.

And It is estimated that up to 70% of people living with epilepsy could live seizure-free if properly diagnosed and treated (2).

Symptoms

Temporary symptoms occur, such as loss of awareness or consciousness, and disturbances of movement, sensation (including vision, hearing and taste), mood, or other cognitive functions (2).

Risk factors

Certain factors may increase your risk of epilepsy:

  • Age.
  • Family history.
  • Head injuries.
  • Stroke and other vascular diseases.
  • Dementia.
  • Brain infections.
  • Seizures in childhood.

References

  1. Whalen, Karen, Lerchenfeldt, Sarah and Giordano, Chris. Lippincot Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology.
  2. Epilepsy. WHO. [Online] [Cited: July 3, 2024.] https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/epilepsy.
  3. Epilepsy. Mayo Clinic. [Online] [Cited: July 3, 2024.] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/epilepsy/symptoms-causes/syc-20350093.

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