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===Classification=== | ===Classification=== | ||
The first division to make is into | The first division to make is into ''partial'' and ''generalised'' which describe the area of the brain affected. The definitions are: | ||
*Partial seizures involve a ''localised area of the brain'' | *'''Partial''' seizures involve a '''localised area of the brain''' | ||
*Generalised seizures involve the ''whole brain'' | *'''Generalised''' seizures involve the '''whole brain''' | ||
Let's deal with partial seizures first. | Let's deal with partial seizures first. | ||
====Partial Seizures==== | ====Partial Seizures==== | ||
Partial seizures can be further divided into | Partial seizures can be further divided into ''simple'' and ''complex'' which describe the effect on consciousness. The definitions are: | ||
*Simple partial seizures do ''NOT cause a loss of consciousness'' | *'''Simple''' partial seizures do '''NOT cause a loss of consciousness''' | ||
*Complex partial seizures ''DO cause a loss of consciousness'' | *'''Complex''' partial seizures '''DO cause a loss of consciousness''' | ||
===Investigations=== | ===Investigations=== | ||
===Management=== | ===Management=== | ||
===Prognosis=== | ===Prognosis=== | ||
Revision as of 12:45, 20 August 2008
Definition
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Risk Factors
Clinical Features
Epilepsy is diagnosed clinically. Without seeing or hearing a description of epilepsy, a diagnosis cannot be made. As such, the classification of epilepsy is incredibly detailed which is why is warrants a big title:
Classification
The first division to make is into partial and generalised which describe the area of the brain affected. The definitions are:
- Partial seizures involve a localised area of the brain
- Generalised seizures involve the whole brain
Let's deal with partial seizures first.
Partial Seizures
Partial seizures can be further divided into simple and complex which describe the effect on consciousness. The definitions are:
- Simple partial seizures do NOT cause a loss of consciousness
- Complex partial seizures DO cause a loss of consciousness