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Neurological disorder
Epilepsy epilepsy - Coggle Diagram
Neurological disorder
Epilepsy 
Definition : Its a chronic disorder that causes unprovoked recurrent seizures. A seizure is a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain.
Clinical manifestations
Alterations to sense of taste, smell, sight, hearing, or touch
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Causes
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Stroke, which is a leading cause of epilepsy in people over age 35
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Pathophysiology
A seizure results when a sudden imbalance occurs between the excitatory and inhibitory forces within the network of cortical neurons in favor of a sudden-onset net excitation.
The brain is involved in nearly every bodily function, including the higher cortical functions; if the affected cortical network is in the visual cortex, the clinical manifestations are visual phenomena.
The pathophysiology of focal-onset seizures differs from the mechanisms underlying generalized-onset seizures.
Overall, cellular excitability is increased.
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Evaluation
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The patient or caregiver demonstrated behaviors, lifestyle changes to reduce risk factors and protect self from injury.
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