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Home Medications and Treatments for Epilepsy

A brain disorder involving recurrent seizures.   It is a serious disorder of the central nervous system. It occurs in both children and adults. Most attacks, however, occur in childhood and in early adult life.

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Symptoms of Epilepsy

Almost any type of behavior that happens repetitively may represent a seizure.
Generalized seizures: All areas of the brain (the cortex) are involved in a generalized seizure. Sometimes these are referred to as grand mal seizures.
To the observer, the person experiencing such a seizure may cry out or make some sound, stiffen for some seconds, then have rhythmic movements of the arms and legs. Often the rhythmic movements slow before stopping.
Eyes are generally open.
The person may not appear to be breathing. The person is often breathing deeply after an episode.
The return to consciousness is gradual and should occur within a few moments.
Loss of urine is common.
Often people will be confused briefly after a generalized seizure.

Causes of Epilepsy

Healthy people may have seizures under certain circumstances. If the seizures have a known cause, the condition is referred to as secondary or symptomatic epilepsy. Some of the more common causes include the following:
Tumor
Chemical imbalance such as low blood sugar or sodium
Head injuries
Certain toxic chemicals or drugs of abuse
Alcohol withdrawal
Stroke including hemorrhage
Birth injuries

Treatment Of Epilepsy

Do not use any herbal remedy or natural cures without consulting your doctor. These treatments may help alleviate the symptoms of a seizure.

Grape Juice:

Dietary Considerations

A special diet may be recommended for children with intractable epilepsy (epilepsy that is not relieved by medication). The high-fat, low-carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet is carefully designed to help the patient’s body make large amounts of ketones, which are produced when fats are processed in the liver.
The diet commences with a 24- to 48-hour fasting period that begins in the hospital and is carefully monitored. Then the actual food plan, characterized by large quantities of high-fat foods, begins. The body goes into a survival phase, using the fats as a major energy source to produce the ketones. In general, of every six calories consumed, four are from fats and the other two are from protein and carbohydrates.
The diet consists of three categories of food: unrestricted, fatty, and restricted. Some examples of unrestricted foods include vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, lettuce, and spinach, artificial sweeteners; and unsweetened fruit. The fatty foods include bacon, hot dogs, potato chips, nuts, cream, eggs, mayonnaise, and butter. Restricted foods include candy and items containing sugar. A vitamin supplement is necessary to ensure that adequate nutritional needs are met.  

Other effective Remedies for Epilepsy

Epileptics should strictly adhere to a routine with fixed timings for meals and rest. They should remain mentally active but avoid all severe mental and physical stress. Above all, they should avoid excitement of all kinds.

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