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Focal Epilepsy with Impairment of Counsciousness (Risk Factor (Stroke and…
Focal Epilepsy with Impairment of Counsciousness
Risk Factor
Age
76 yrs old
Family History
Head Injuries
Stroke and Other Vascular Diseases
Alcohol
Tobacco (quit, but smoke 20 yrs)
Unhealthy Diet
Sedentary Life
Dementia
Cause
No Identifiable Cause in about half the people
In the other half, the condition may be traced to:
Genetic Influence
Head Trauma
Brain Tumors or Strokes
Infectious Disease
UTI
Prenatal Injury
Developmental Disorder
Hx of Child Abuse
S&S
temporary confusion
uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs
loss of consciousness or awareness
psychic symptoms: anxiety
major depressive disorder
Complications
Falling
Drowning (15 to 19 times more likely)
Emotional Health Issues
Seizures appear to result from abnormal activity in just one area of your brain
stare into space and not respond normally to the environment or perform repetitive movements, such as
hand rubbing
chewing
swallowing
walking in circles
Treatment
Medications
Heparin
Lamotrigine
Pregablin
Sertraline
Diagnostic
Lab
Na: 141
K: 3.5
Cl: 103
CO2: 21
BUN: 11
WBC: 12.6
GLU: 108
Urine WBC: 8
Cr: 1.25
GFR 42
Urine Blood: Trace