In medicine, epilepsy is understood as a chronic neuropsychiatric disease. It is noteworthy that, according to available data, about 1% of the inhabitants of our planet suffer from this disease. In this article, we will talk about the main symptoms and modern treatment of epilepsy.
Reasons
Specialists currently identify several primary causes of this disease. The most common is an increased congenital or acquired predisposition of the brain directly to the development of seizures. It, in turn, occurs as a result of some infections or mechanical injuries. On the other hand, the problem may appear due to drug addiction, alcoholism or the conception of a child while intoxicated. The hereditary factor also plays an important role.
Symptoms
So, before moving on to the issue of treating epilepsy, let's talk about the signs of this disease. First of all, patients experience convulsive seizures, which can last from a few seconds to a coupleminutes. The attack itself is often preceded by a state of the so-called aura, when there are auditory and visual hallucinations, chills, dizziness. During the period of the appearance of the main symptom, the patient loses consciousness only for a few seconds, and he himself may not notice this at all. However, this fact does not go unnoticed by others. In addition, the patient's skin is rapidly turning pale, coordination in space is disturbed, and the thread of the conversation is lost.
Diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy
After the appearance of the first seizure, it is recommended to seek advice from
specialists. A neurologist must prescribe a complete examination, after which to confirm or, conversely, refute the diagnosis. Below we will take a closer look at the main methods of treating epilepsy.
First of all, it should be noted that therapy should be complex. The medical component is perhaps the most important. Its main purpose is to relieve the so-called acute conditions. So, patients are prescribed neurotropic, anticonvulsant and psychoactive substances. Note that the dosage and selection of a particular drug should be carried out exclusively by a qualified specialist, based on individual he alth indicators, the stage of the disease and some other related factors. As a rule, barbituric drugs are prescribed (for example, Phenobarbital, Hexamidin, Benzonal). "Phenobarbital" is distinguished by the ability to reduceexcitability of the motor centers of the brain, has a hypnotic and sedative effect. Hexamidin is characterized by a very strong anticonvulsant effect. This drug is prescribed for frequent convulsive seizures, which completely disappear under its direct influence, and the general mental state of patients also improves.
Traditional medicine can also tell about the treatment of epilepsy. For example, you can use myrrh resin. Its pieces should be hung throughout the patient's room, because its miraculous properties in the fight against central nervous system ailments have long been known. Forest hay is considered an excellent option. From such plant materials, it is necessary to prepare the most common decoction, which is subsequently added to the bath when bathing. Charcoal is also able to cope with epilepsy. It should be thoroughly crushed and put in a glass of water. Give the resulting solution to the patient. After 11 days, you can repeat the course again. However, do not stop only at folk recipes. It is better to approach the solution of the problem in a complex way.
According to experts, osteopathy is also very effective. In the complex treatment of epilepsy, it can reduce the intensity of seizures and significantly increase the intervals between them.
Conclusion
In this article, we talked about what constitutes a disease called epilepsy, highlighted its main causes, symptoms, as well as modern methods of treatment. Stay he althy!
