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What is a Stroke

 A stroke, commonly known as a brain attack, is a serious condition characterized by the blockage of blood vessels due to the cessation of oxygen supply to a specific area of ​​the brain. This results in a malfunction in that brain area and is therefore an emergency. If not treated immediately, it can be fatal What are the 3 types of stroke? There are mainly three types of stroke: ischemic stroke hemorrhagic stroke and TIA (transient ischemic attack) Ischemic Stroke - It is the most common type of stroke, accounting for more than 85% of strokes worldwide. This type of stroke is the result of blocked or narrowed arteries, which supply blood to the brain. Arterial stenosis (narrowing) then results in severe, reduced blood flow to the brain. Blockages in arteries are often caused by blood clots. These clots can form within the main arteries that connect to the brain, or in narrowed arteries within the brain. These clots are mainly caused by fatty deposits within the arteries, known as...

Epilepsy

 Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system (neurological) in which brain activity becomes abnormal, resulting in seizures or abnormal behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of consciousness. Anyone can develop epilepsy. Epilepsy affects men and women of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages. Seizure symptoms can vary widely. Some people with epilepsy remain pale for a few seconds during a seizure, while others move their arms or legs repeatedly. One seizure does not mean you have epilepsy. At least two seizures without a known trigger (unprovoked seizures) at least 24 hours apart are usually necessary to diagnose epilepsy. Drug treatment or sometimes surgery can control seizures for most people with epilepsy. Some people need lifelong treatment to control seizures, but for others the seizures eventually go away. Some children with epilepsy may develop the condition with age. Symptoms Because epilepsy is caused by abnormal activity in the brain, seizures can affect any...

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system (neurological) in which brain activity becomes abnormal, resulting in seizures or abnormal behaviour, loss of sensation and sometimes awareness. Anyone can develop epilepsy.  The two main types of seizures are: generalized seizures focal seizures Common seizures affect your whole brain. Focal or partial seizures affect only one part of your brain. Mild seizures are difficult to recognize. It might only last a few seconds, and it might keep you awake until it happens. Severe seizures can cause convulsions and uncontrolled muscle twitching.  What are the symptoms of epilepsy? Epilepsy is the main symptom of epilepsy.  A focal seizure (formerly known as a simple partial seizure) does not involve loss of consciousness. Symptoms include: Does not identify taste, smell, sight, hearing or touch dizzy tingling and tingling of the limbs Focal involuntary seizures (formerly known as complex partial seizures) involve a loss of awa...