Epilepsy, also known as “Sara’s Disease” among the people, is a disease that occurs as a result of sudden and short-term neurological disorder of the brain cells that give the electrical signals that will enable our body to work. Epilepsy is a treatable and manageable condition.
Epileptic seizures vary widely. In addition to epileptic seizures such as fainting and trembling, in some cases even the patient may not feel the symptoms. This makes diagnosis difficult. Epilepsy is a non-contagious disease that does not harm those around it, so the disease should not be hidden.
WHO HAS EPILEPSY?
Epilepsy is a disease that is usually seen from childhood, as it will happen at any age. In general, 1 out of every 100 children is affected by this disease. Although epilepsy has a genetic feature, those with brain tumors, those with head trauma, those who consume excessive alcohol and cigarettes, and those who have a stressful life are in the risk group. The incidence of epilepsy does not differ according to gender and race. In addition, it is more common in children and the elderly.
TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY
Epilepsy is a disease that can be treated and controlled. The first treatment after the diagnosis of epilepsy is drug therapy. Thanks to drug treatment, seizures are eliminated and the disease is brought under control. However, some patients do not respond positively to drug therapy. In such cases, ketogenic diet, surgery and epilepsy pacemaker treatments are applied to the patient. The epilepsy pacemaker is realized by placing the battery that sends an electrical signal to the patient’s nerve cells into the body. The ketogenic diet is a treatment method that is used very little but works for some patients. In patients who are suitable for surgery, surgery is applied as a definitive solution to brain cells.
EPILEPSY AND BRAIN SURGERY
Epilepsy is a disorder that occurs as a result of abnormal behavior of brain cells. Surgical intervention is essential if there is no response from drug therapy. Specialized neurosurgeons apply the treatment for cells that exhibit abnormal behavior in the brain.
