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	Seizure - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		However, a seizure can also be as subtle as marching numbness of a part of body, a brief loss of memory, sparkling of flashes, sensing an unpleasant odor, a strange epigastric sensation or a sensation of fear.
		Seizures are often associated with epilepsy and related seizure disorders, although head trauma, intoxication, infection, metabolic disturbances, withdrawal symptoms (from sedatives such as alcohol, barbiturates and benzodiazepines) and space-occupying processes in the brain (abscesses, tumors) may also cause them.
		It is still disputable whether febrile seizures have to be regarded as an epileptic disorder or not; the dispute hinges on whether fever is considered a provocant.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seizure (981 words)

	Epilepsy -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a (additional info and facts about chronic) chronic (additional info and facts about neurological) neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked (The taking possession of something by legal process) seizures.
		Epileptic seizures are classified both by their patterns of activity in the (That part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord) brain and their effects on behaviour.
		Seizures centred on the (That part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying inside the temples of the head) temporal lobes are known to produce (additional info and facts about mystical) mystical or (additional info and facts about ecstatic) ecstatic experiences in some people.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/ep/epilepsy.htm (2468 words)

	Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through Research: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		Seizures are often triggered by factors such as lack of sleep, alcohol consumption, stress, or hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle.
		One study of 150 children whose seizures were poorly controlled by medication found that about one-fourth of the children had a 90 percent or better decrease in seizures with the ketogenic diet, and another half of the group had a 50 percent or better decrease in their seizures.
		Some seizure medications, particularly valproate, trimethidone, and phenytoin, are known to increase the risk of having a child with birth defects such as cleft palate, heart problems, or finger and toe defects.
	www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/epilepsy/detail_epilepsy.htm (11752 words)

	Diagnose-Me: Condition: Seizure Disorder
		A seizure disorder affects about 0.5% of the population; a single seizure does not mean that someone has epilepsy.
		Epilepsy, also called idiopathic seizure disorder, is a common cause of seizures and is characterized by seizures of any type that occur on a chronic, recurrent basis that cannot be attributed to any other cause.
		In a preliminary study, 6 children with severe intractable seizures were given a 3mg tablet of melatonin 30 minutes before bedtime in addition to their usual anti-seizure medication for three months.
	www.diagnose-me.com /cond/C140351.html (3564 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Temporal lobe seizure
		Diagnosis of temporal lobe seizure is suspected primarily on the basis of the symptoms presented and the results of testing.
		Seizures that occur singly or in a discrete cluster are commonly caused by an acute condition, such as brain injury.
		Seizures within the first 2 weeks of a brain injury do not necessarily mean that a chronic seizure disorder will develop.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001399.htm (1170 words)

	Epilepsy and Seizures - Neurologychannel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Epilepsy is a recurrent seizure disorder caused by abnormal electrical discharges from brain cells, often in the cerebral cortex.
		It is not a distinct disease, it is a group of disorders for which recurrent seizures are the main symptom.
		The aura is a period or warning prior to a seizure.
	neurologychannel.com /seizures (802 words)

	MoonDragon's Obgyn Information & Discussion - Pregnancy & Seizure Disorder (Epilepsy), Pregestational
		Seizure disorder or epilepsy is characterized by sudden seizures, brief attacks of inappropriate behavior, change in one's state of consciousness or bizarre movements.
		In general, the course of a pregnancy is not affected by the seizure disorder, though it may affect the newborn.
		Seizure medications are found in small amounts in breast milk, but in most cases this is not enough to affect the baby.
	www.moondragon.org /obgyn/pregnancy/pregseizure.html (1672 words)

	Kennedy Krieger Institute: Epilepsy (Seizure Disorder)
		Other types of seizures not classified as epilepsy include those caused by an imbalance of body fluids or chemicals or by alcohol or drug withdrawal.
		Seizures can be generalized, meaning that all brain cells are involved.
		Seizures are partial when those brain cells not working properly are limited to one part of the brain.
	www.kennedykrieger.org /kki_diag.jsp?pid=1083 (307 words)

	Epilepsy Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		It is not uncommon for people with epilepsy, especially children, to develop behavioral and emotional problems, sometimes the consequence of embarrassment and frustration or bullying, teasing, or avoidance in school and other social setting.
		For many people with epilepsy, the risk of seizures restricts their independence (some states refuse drivers licenses to people with epilepsy) and recreational activities.
		Information booklet on seizures, seizure disorders, and epilepsy compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
	www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/epilepsy/epilepsy.htm (992 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Seizure disorder
		Most seizures are benign, but a seizure that lasts a long time can lead to status epilepticus, a life-threatening condition characterized by continuous seizures, sustained loss of consciousness, and respiratory distress.
		Myoclonic seizures are characterized by brief, involuntary spasms of the tongue or muscles of the face, arms, or legs.
		A jacksonian seizure is a partial seizure characterized by tingling, stiffening, or jerking of an arm or leg.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0012/ai_2601001232 (1057 words)

	AllRefer Health - Epilepsy (Seizure Disorder)
		Epilepsy is a brain disorder involving recurrent seizures.
		Seizures ("fits") are episodes of disturbed brain function that cause changes in attention and/or behavior.
		Sometimes, seizures are related to a temporary condition, such as exposure to drugs, withdrawal from certain drugs, or abnormal levels of sodium or glucose in the blood.
	health.allrefer.com /health/epilepsy-info.html (598 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Epilepsy
		The type of seizure a person experiences depends on a variety of factors, such as the part of the brain affected, the cause, and individual response.
		Disorders that may cause symptoms resembling seizures include transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), rage or panic attacks, and other disorders that cause loss of consciousness.
		The type of medicine used depends on the seizure type, as some seizure types respond well to one medication and may respond poorly (or even be made worse) by others.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000694.htm (1503 words)

	Are seizure disorders and bipolar disorder related?
		Although an increased risk of depression and suicidal tendencies is seen in seizure patients and there have been reports of mania following seizures, a number of research studies show that there is no increase in the incidence of bipolar disease among epileptic patients when compared to the general population.
		My seizures are not pseudoseizures, however, as I had a left temporal partial lobectomy (surgery) in 1988.
		I have an aunt with bipolar disorder and I my bipolar II was a recent diagnosis at a university hospital.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/neuro/messages/32442.html (1191 words)

	Seizure disorder
		Even a patient whose seizures are well controlled should have regular blood tests to measure levels of anti-seizure medication in his system and to check to see if the medication is causing any changes in his blood or liver.
		A physical examination is conducted to verify that a patient's seizures are caused by epilepsy, and surgery is not used to treat patients with severe psychiatric disturbances or medical problems that raise risk factors to unacceptable levels.
		This procedure is used to control the spread of seizures that originate in or affect the "eloquent" cortex, the area of the brain responsible for complex thought and reasoning.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/seizure_disorder.jsp (3672 words)

	Disability Info: Epilepsy (FS6)
		Students with epilepsy or seizure disorders are eligible for special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
		If the student has the type of seizure characterized by a brief period of fixed staring, he or she may be missing parts of what the teacher is saying.
		Even if a child has seizures that are largely controlled by medication, it is still best to notify the school staff about the condition.
	www.nichcy.org /pubs/factshe/fs6txt.htm (888 words)

	Medical Dictionary: Seizure Disorder - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Seizure Disorder: Another name for Epilepsy (or close medical condition association).
		Seizure Disorder: Seizure Disorder is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database: Chronic Illness, Brain conditions Seizure Disorder (medical condition): Brain condition causing seizures or spasms.
		Seizure Disorder: Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain sometimes signal abnormally.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/seizure_disorder.htm (178 words)

	The Analyst - Internet Health Report: Condition: Seizure Disorder
		In psychomotor (mind-motion) epilepsy the seizures are manifested in personality, emotional, thinking, and behavioral changes.
		Schizophrenia: Any of a group of psychotic disorders usually characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, and accompanied in varying degrees by other emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbances.
		Seizure: While there are over 40 types of seizure, most are classed as either partial seizures which occur when the excessive electrical activity in the brain is limited to one area or generalized seizures which occur when the excessive electrical activity in the brain encompasses the entire organ.
	www.digitalnaturopath.com /cond/C140193.html (2755 words)

	Caring for Children with Special Needs: Seizure Disorders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Epilepsy is not contagious; it is a neurological disorder.
		This is not to suggest that you ignore the needs of a child with a seizure disorder, but try not to treat that child differently from other children.
		This type of seizure often is the most dramatic and frightening to watch, but it is important to realize that a child having an epileptic seizure is usually unconscious and feels no pain.
	www.ces.ncsu.edu /depts/fcs/human/pubs/nc16.html (1443 words)

	What is epilepsy or a seizure disorder? : Epilepsy.com
		Epilepsy is also known as a seizure disorder.
		It is usually diagnosed after a person has had at least two seizures that were not caused by some known medical condition like alcohol withdrawal or extremely low blood sugar.
		The seizures in epilepsy may be related to a brain injury or a family tendency, but most of the time the cause is unknown.
	www.epilepsy.com /101/ep101_epilepsy.html (95 words)

	Epilepsy Foundation-Not Another Moment Lost to Seizures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Epilepsy Foundation will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services.
		An implanted device prevents or interrupts seizures by sending small pulses of electrical energy to a large nerve in the neck.
		It's usually tried to treat children between the ages of one and twelve who have seizures that are hard to control.
	www.efa.org (425 words)

	:: Seizure Disorder Center :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The term "catastrophic" refers to epileptic disorders that begin by five years of age, continue with poor control given current anticonvulsant medications, and are correlated with a poor developmental outcome.
		Studies currently underway include vigabatrin for the control of complex partial seizures, vigabatrin as an adjunctive therapy for infantile spasms, oxcarbazepine for the control of complex partial seizures, and ganaloxone for infantile spasms.
		As a collaborative effort between the Departments of Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Neurology, Pathology, and Neurosurgery, a clinical study funded by the National Institutes of Health is underway to determine the outcome of surgery on infantile spasms.
	www.neurology.ucla.edu /seizure.htm (1074 words)

	Seizure Disorder and Pregnancy
		However, medical research has indicated that women with epilepsy have a higher incidence of menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovarian disease and reproductive endocrine disorders.
		This is why prenatal care and counseling is a must if you are someone who is pregnant and suffers with a seizure disorder.
		Seizure disorder and pregnancy can be managed with proper prenatal care and guidance.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/maternal_fetal/105898 (393 words)

	Seizure - Health and Medical Information produced by doctors - MedicineNet.com
		This causes a sort of electrical storm in the brain, known as a seizure.
		A pattern of repeated seizure is referred to as epilepsy.
		Medication controls seizure for the majority of patients, who are otherwise healthy and able to live full and productive lives.
	www.medicinenet.com /seizure/article.htm (409 words)

	Is there a relationship between bipolar disorder and seizure disorder?
		As it mather of fact the first incidence that I have menton I was manic before the seizure.
		For those wondering what it might feel like, simply stand and hold onto a counter edge or table at waist level and then stiffen up all your muscles as hard as you can so that you are like a rock statue and do it tight enough that you shake all over.
		Then imagine going through a seizure like that for over 20 minutes and you cannot let go when the pain keeps getting worse and worse until you almost pass out from the pain if you haven't already gone out from the seizure.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/mentalhealth/messages/31298.html (615 words)

	Questions Re: Seizure Disorder
		As per your reply to the archived question, he negatively reacted (with rages and uncontrollable behaviors) to several antidepressants (as could be expected) and also to every antipsychotic he's tried.
		He has been psychosis-free for 2 years now except when febrile (had symptoms of menengitis and/or cellulitis recently that have cleared up with antibiotics - head CT was fine and no spinal tap was done).
		The trick is to find a combination of several or maybe a higher dose of a single agent that might get complete symptom control without too much in the way of side effects.
	www.bipolarworld.net /Phelps/ph_2004/ph1232.htm (430 words)

	Epilepsy / Seizure Disorders / The Family Village (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Hospital-based registry established to determine the safety of seizure medications that can be taken by women during pregnancy.
		Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy by raising funds for research and by increasing awareness of the prevalence and devastation of this disease.
		Membership in the Society is made up of clinicians and researchers investigating basic and clinical aspects of epilepsy, and other health-care professionals interested in seizure disorders.
	www.familyvillage.wisc.edu /lib_epil.htm (497 words)

	Seizure Disorder - Health Conditions - Conditions & Treatments - DrugDigest
		Seizure Disorder - Health Conditions - Conditions & Treatments - DrugDigest
		Millions of Americans suffer from a disorder called epilepsy, or the reoccurrence of seizures.
		Despite its prevalence, many people are frightened by this disorder because they don't have a clear understanding of it.
	www.drugdigest.org /DD/HC/HCIntro/0,4043,550187,00.html (147 words)

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