What causes Epilepsie?

Epilepsy happens as a result of abnormal electrical brain activity, also known as a seizure, kind of like an electrical storm inside your head. And because your brain controls so much, a lot of different things can go wrong. You may have periods of unusual behaviors, feelings and sometimes loss of awareness.

What is the most common cause of temporal lobe epilepsy?

Often, the cause of temporal lobe seizures remains unknown. However, they can be a result of a number of factors, including: Traumatic brain injury. Infections, such as encephalitis or meningitis, or a history of such infections.

Is temporal lobe epilepsy life threatening?

Overall, the prognosis for people with drug-resistant medial temporal lobe epilepsy includes a higher risk for memory and mood problems, lower quality of life, and an increased risk for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).

Does epilepsy affect memory?

The epilepsy may cause difficulties with being able to store memories. Research has shown that people with epilepsy are prone to forget things more quickly than others.

Can we marry a epilepsy person?

A: From a medical point of view, persons with epilepsy can marry. However, in some countries there have been laws and in others even now there are laws that prevent persons with epilepsy to marry. It is important that the would be spouse of a person with epilepsy should be aware of the situation.

Why do seizures happen at night?

It’s believed that sleep seizures are triggered by changes in the electrical activity in your brain during certain stages of sleeping and waking. Nighttime seizures occur most often in the early morning around 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. and occur least often shortly after falling asleep.

What foods can trigger seizures?

Stimulants such as tea, coffee, chocolate, sugar, sweets, soft drinks, excess salt, spices and animal proteins may trigger seizures by suddenly changing the body’s metabolism. Some parents have reported that allergic reactions to certain foods (e.g. white flour) also seem to trigger seizures in their children.

What are symptoms of temporal lobe epilepsy?

What are the symptoms of temporal lobe epilepsy?

  • Déjà vu (a feeling of familiarity), a memory or jamais vu (a feeling of unfamiliarity).
  • A sudden sense of fear, panic or anxiety; anger, sadness or joy.
  • A rising sick feeling in your stomach (the feeling you get in your gut riding a roller coaster).

Do epileptics need more sleep?

Epilepsy can worsen your ability to sleep and can also make existing sleep disorders worse. Some of the drugs used to treat epilepsy may also affect sleep. Some seizure medicines may make people more sleepy.