Seizure Treatment Hospital in Noida

Seizure

A seizure is when a person faces sudden and uncontrolled disturbances (electrical activity) in the brain. It can result in dramatic changes in a person's behavior, feelings, and consciousness levels. 

Types of seizure

Seizures can be categorized into 3 types:

Focal Onset Seizures: It usually occurs in a small area but can affect larger brain areas.

Generalized Onset Seizures: these happen on both sides of the brain. Some of the common types are-Tonic, Clonic, Mayoclonic, Absence, Atonic

Unknown Onset Seizures: It falls under this category when the reason is unknown medically.

Causes

It can be due to many health conditions like:

• Epilepsy
• Electric shock
• Brain injury (during birth)
• Brain infections such as Meningitis 
• Brain Tumour
• Choking
• Substance withdrawal
• Alcohol withdrawal
• Stroke
• Violent shaking

Symptoms

Some of the signs of seizure include:

• Losing consciousness
• Having uncontrolled muscle contractions
• Biting the tongue
• Gritting your teeth
• Having rapid eye movement
• Having strange taste
• Falling
• Dizziness
• Change in vision

How to prevent it

Seizures are difficult to prevent, but following a good lifestyle can reduce risk.

• Exercise regularly
• Eat balanced diet
• Reduce stress levels
• Get enough sleep