Epilepsy in medicine refers to a chronic neuropsychic disease. It is noteworthy that, according to available data, about 1% of the inhabitants of our planet suffer from this ailment. In this article, we will talk about the main symptoms and modern treatment of epilepsy.
Causes
Specialists at the moment identify several primary causes of the appearance 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 due to some infections or mechanical injuries. On the other hand, the problem may arise due to drug addiction, alcoholism or conception of a child intoxicated. Not the last role is played by the hereditary factor.
Symptoms
So, before moving on to the question of the treatment of epilepsy, let's talk about the signs of this ailment. First of all, patients have convulsive seizures, which can last from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. The attack itself is often preceded by the state of the so-called aura, when auditory and visual hallucinations, chills, dizziness appear. During the period of the appearance of the main symptom, the patient turns off consciousness for only a few seconds, and he himself may not even notice it. However, this fact does not remain without attention for others. In addition, the patient's skin rapidly turns pale, coordination in space is disturbed, the thread of conversation is lost.
Diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy
After the first seizure, it is recommended to seek advice from
to specialists. A neurologist should prescribe a full examination, after which confirm or, conversely, refute the diagnosis. Below we consider in more detail the main methods of treating epilepsy.
First of all, it should be noted that therapy should be comprehensive. The drug component is perhaps the most important. Its main purpose is to remove the so-called acute conditions. So, patients are prescribed neurotropic, anticonvulsant and psychoactive substances. Note that the dosage and selection of a specific medicine should be carried out exclusively by a qualified specialist, based on individual health indicators, stage of the disease, and some other related factors. As a rule, drugs of the barbituric series are prescribed (for example, “Phenobarbital”, “Hexamidine”, “Benzonal”). "Phenobarbital" is characterized by the ability to reduce the excitability of the motor centers of the brain, has hypnotic and sedative effects. "Hexamidine" 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.
Alternative medicine can tell about the treatment of epilepsy. For example, you can use the resin of myrrh. Her pieces should be hung throughout the patient’s room, because her miraculous properties in the fight against central nervous system diseases have long been known. An excellent option is forest hay. From such plant materials it is necessary to prepare the most ordinary broth, which is subsequently added to the bath when bathing.
Charcoal is also able to cope with epilepsy. Grind it thoroughly and put it in a glass of water. Give the resulting solution to the patient. After 11 days, you can repeat the course. However, do not dwell only on folk recipes. It is better to approach the solution of the problem comprehensively.
According to experts, osteopathy is also very effective. With the complex treatment of epilepsy, it can reduce the intensity of seizures and significantly increase the gaps between them.
Conclusion
In this article, we talked about what constitutes a disease called epilepsy, highlighted its main causes, symptoms, and also modern treatment methods. Be healthy!