Symptoms of epilepsy may vary depending on the type of seizure. In absence crises, the person is absent, as if he were "off" for a few moments, but can go back to what he was doing next.
In simple partial seizures, sensory, motor and sensory phenomena, such as involuntary movements of a part of the body, distortion of perception, sudden fear, strange sensation in the stomach, changes in vision and hearing, among others.
Epileptic seizures may have short or long term, and may occur with or without altered consciousness. When the person loses consciousness, the crisis is called partial complex.
After the attack, while the person is still recovering, there may be other symptoms such as confusion and lack of memory.
In the clonic-clonic, the first sign is the loss of consciousness follow fall. The victim falls and stiffens. Soon after, the ends of the body begin to shake and contract.
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Epileptic seizures that last more than 30 minutes and are unconscious are dangerous because they can impair important brain functions for the maintenance of life.
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It is very important to seek help as soon as the first symptoms of epilepsy occur. The earlier the diagnosis is made, the earlier the treatment can be initiated, allowing the patient to have a life that is often normal.
Medications antiepileptics usually effective in most cases. In some cases, treatment is surgical.
The neurologist is the specialist responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.
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