new onset epilepsy

[lalitdmc]

Seizures are common presenting problem to emergency department. Adult first time generalized seizures account for nearly 1% of all emergency department visits. As many as 1 in 20 of the general population will suffer a seizures at some point in their lifetime.
A seizure is defined as discrete spontaneous alteration in behaviour or subjective experience occuring due to an abnormal hypersynchronous excessive discharge of a collection of neurons within the brain. Individuals who suffer a seizure are referred to emergency department because of the concern that seizures are potentially serious and dangerous .

[angel]

hello lalitdmc, welcome to the forum

I've only gone to the emergency room once for a seizure.... they said i was having migraines two weeks or so later found out was having seizures and was put on meds....

[lalitdmc]

hello lalitdmc, welcome to the forum

I've only gone to the emergency room once for a seizure.... they said i was having migraines two weeks or so later found out was having seizures and was put on meds....

actually there is lot of difference between migraine and epilepsy . If you have seizures for the first time, it should be evaluate regarding its etiology like all routine biochemical investigations, liver function tests, renal functions, blood sugar, electrolytes etc. In addition ,for a first time seizures, Ahead Ct scan is must and if facilities are availabe, 1.5 tesla, MRI of brain is investigation , which should be carried out. Also you have not told, what sort of this seizure activity it was, generalised or focal. You should go on to this aspect and it is also a controversial issue regarding starting of anti epileptic medications for first time seizures. Plese look into these issues

[Bernard]

lalitdmc, please check your private messages.