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Epilepsy
Alternate Names : Seizure Disorder
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Brain Structures
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The structures of the brain include: the brainstem, consisting of the spinal cord, the medulla oblongata, the pons and the midbrain; the cerebellum; the cerebrum (one half, or hemisphere shown), and the diencephalon .
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Limbic System
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The limbic system of the brain is a group of structures which govern emotions and behavior. The limbic system, and in particular the hippocampus and amygdala, is involved in the formation of long-term memory, and is closely associated with the olfactory structures (having to do with the sense of smell).
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Treatment of Epilepsy
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The vagus nerves branch off the brain on either side of the head and travel down the neck, along the esophagus to the intestinal tract. They are the longest nerves in the body, and affect swallowing and speech. The vagus nerves also connect to parts of the brain involved in seizures. In many seizures disorders, electrical stimulation of the vagus nerves may afford relief of symptoms.
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Central Nervous System
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The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all peripheral nerves.
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• Definition
• Epilepsy Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Epilepsy Symptoms & Signs
• Epilepsy Prevention
• Epilepsy Diagnosis & Tests
• Epilepsy Treatment
• Epilepsy Prognosis
• Epilepsy Complications
• Epilepsy Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Kidney Failure
• AIDS
• Aspiration Pneumonia
• Brain Abscess
• Dementia
• Diabetes
• Encephalitis
• Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
• Meningitis
• Neurosyphilis
• Partial (Focal) Seizure
• Petit Mal Seizure
• Phenylketonuria
• Prerenal Azotemia
• Stroke
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
• Tremor
Tests & Exams
• CBC
• CHEM-20
• Cranial CT Scan
• CSF Cell Count
• CSF Collection
• EEG
• Glucose Test
• Kidney Function Tests
• Liver Function Tests
• MRI
Other Topics
• Acute
• Agitation
• Bleeding Into the Skin
• Chronic
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Convulsions
• Drowsiness
• Epilepsy - Resources
• Hair Loss
• Head Injury
• Incidence
• Muscle Cramps
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Numbness and Tingling
• Rashes
• Seizures
• Skin Blushing/Flushing
• Sweating - Excessive
• Urinary Incontinence
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