Despite the challenges, many people with epilepsy lead successful lives with the right medical care, lifestyle adjustments, and support from family and society. Awareness of epilepsy is crucial to dispel myths, reduce stigma, and promote early diagnosis and treatment. Many people misunderstand epilepsy, leading to discrimination and social isolation for those affected. Educating communities helps ensure proper first aid responses during seizures, preventing injury and saving lives. Increased awareness also encourages research and better...

  While there is currently no known cure for epilepsy, prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment can significantly improve seizure control and quality of life for individuals living with the condition. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which are sudden, uncontrollable electrical disturbances in the brain. These seizures can manifest in various forms, from momentary lapses of consciousness to convulsions involving involuntary movements and loss of bodily control. Epilepsy affects people of all...

  There are triggers and warning signs that one notices through the battle with migraine, but there is no known definitive cause. All you can do is understand what triggers your migraine and avoid them. It might seem like a losing battle, but there are some tricks to stay ahead of the pain.   Understanding A Migraine   A migraine is a prevalent neurological condition that manifests through various symptoms, with the most notable being...

  Starting with barely perceptible tremors, as the disease progresses this symptom can become quite severe. WHAT ARE THE EARLY SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE? Parkinson's Disease is a neurological condition that affects the dopamine secreting cells of the nervous system. Nerve cell damage occurs in the brain which in turn impacts the movement, gait, and postures.   Important Facts About Parkinson's Disease:   #1 There is no cure for Parkinson's. However, therapy can help slow...

  Tissue Plasminogen Activator or tPa needs to be given to the patient within 2 to 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms. A stroke is a condition caused by a block or leakage in the blood vessels in the brain that stops the proper flow of blood and oxygen in the brain. For every second that the brain is denied oxygen and blood devastating, irreversible damage occurs. Therefore, it is often said that during...

  In getting treatment for stroke TIME is of utmost importance. The longer treatment is delayed the more damage the brain sustains. A stroke is a medical emergency and needs to be treated with urgency. It is a condition caused when the blood supply in the brain is cut off by a block or a leak in the blood vessels. Sometimes referred to as a brain attack, it can prove fatal if the person does...

  Memory loss is the most common and earliest symptom of Alzheimer's. As the disease progresses, the person may even forget how to do simple everyday activities such as bathing and dressing. Alzheimer's Disease affects those past their 60s, but it is not a natural part of aging. We often tend to expect older people to be forgetful or spaced out. We attribute these qualities to their age and ignore it. Only when their memory...