Focal epilepsy is a group of epilepsies of heterogeneous origin, with an established clinic and the cause of the disease.
Reasons for
The cause of focal epilepsy, at any age, can be:
- head injury( severe head injury, concussion);
- transferred diseases of internal organs;
- viral infections;
- inflammation of the brain tissue;
- birth injury;
- dysgenesis;
- dysplasia;
- arterial hypertension;
- cervical osteochondrosis.
Symptoms of
The main symptoms of focal epilepsy directly depend on the affected area.
So, there are simple partial seizures characterized by little noticeable shifts in cognitive consciousness.
The brain of a man, remaining in his right mind, fully works, performs his vegetative functions, sensorics and motor skills.
Complex( complex) partial seizures bring with them:
- obsessions;
- loss or confusion;
- hallucinations.
Sometimes, in this case, even in a post-abortive state, malfunctions remain in consciousness.
Secondarily generalized seizures occur along with partial seizures.
There are:
- convulsive seizures;
- is a vegetative symptom.
In young children, in this case, there is:
- tearfulness;
- increased sweating;
- frequent vomiting.
If only one part of the brain is affected,
- may result in spontaneous rotation of the eye proteins;
- twitching of fingers;
- hand cramps.
Treatment of
The general principles of the treatment of focal epilepsy, for the most part, are aimed at medical procedures, without prompt intervention.
This, however, does not mean that a person should give up social assistance, without which it is very difficult for a person to adapt in society.
It is very important for the patient to feel his need, to feel his usefulness and significance.
However, your main step on the road to recovery, the patient must necessarily do it yourself.
Relatives and relatives of the patient can only help him and create all the necessary conditions for his safe existence.
Sick children need to strive for schooling, in return for home education.
You should also activate your leisure plan, load your brain with studies, in parallel communicating with your peers.
It is equally important to lead a healthy and correct lifestyle.
You need to eat a balanced dietary food, restoring the brain.
In the diet should definitely enter a lot of protein foods:
- chicken meat;
- nuts;
- sea fish.
It is useful to use vitamins.
Drink plenty of fresh, fresh water.
Also, one should completely( or at least partially) refrain from consuming caffeine and alcohol, which affect the excitability of neuronal cells.
Take care of yourself.
Be Healthy!
