Idiopathic epilepsy

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease, the main manifestation of which are rare, sudden, short-term attacks. Idiopathic epilepsy is a form of epilepsy, the emergence of which is associated with a change in the functioning of neurons, an increase in their activity and the degree of excitability.

Causes of the disease

Idiopathic epilepsy is characterized by a lack of changes in the neurological status, the normal intelligence of patients. As a rule, this is a congenital pathology, the first signs of which are manifested in childhood or adolescence.

Causes of idiopathic epilepsy:

According to recent studies, some cases of idiopathic epilepsy are associated with chromosomal pathology.

Generalized idiopathic epilepsy

Generalized idiopathic epilepsy is a form of the disease that develops as a result of a genetic defect in the anti-epileptic structures of the brain that neutralize unnecessary excess impulses. In this case, the brain can not cope with excessive electrical excitability of cells. This manifests itself in a convulsive readiness, which at any time can affect the cortex of both hemispheres of the brain and cause an epileptic attack.

Idiopathic partial (focal) epilepsy

In idiotic partial epilepsy, a focus with epileptic nerve cells is formed in one of the brain's hemispheres, which generate an excessive electrical charge. As a response, the remaining antiepileptic structures form a "protective shaft" around the hearth. Some time convulsive activity can be restrained, but then epileptic discharges break through through the boundaries of the shaft, which manifests itself in the form of a first attack.

Treatment of idiopathic epilepsy

Idiopathic epilepsy can be treated quite well, and over time, in some cases, the patient may completely refuse to take most drugs without the risk of recurrence. The guarantee of a full-fledged life is the regular uninterrupted reception of special anti-epileptic drugs selected by a doctor. This reduces the likelihood of developing seizures. Patients who respond poorly to medication can benefit from surgery.