Non-Epileptic Seizures

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What is Non-epileptic seizures?

Non-epileptic seizures are incidents which changes person's behavior for a short time. The person having non-epileptic seizures may be having inner sensations. Electrical disruptions in the brain are not responsible for Non-epileptic seizures. Non-epileptic seizures can suddenly alter person's behavior. It is simply known as NES.

What are the types of Non-epileptic seizures?

Non-epileptic seizures are categorized into two types;

1. Physiologic non-epileptic seizures - It is common type of epileptic seizures. Physiologic non-epileptic seizure may be caused by a number of conditions that can generate seizures.
2. Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures - Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures are an uncomfortable issue which is tricky for patients as well as healthcare professionals to treat this type of non-epileptic seizures.

Causes for Non-epileptic seizures

There are a lot of physiological and psychological reasons of non-epileptic seizures which is relating to body and mind. Some common causes of non-epileptic seizures are as follows;

• Non-epileptic seizures can also occurred due to any horror attacks.
• Problem in heart can also main reason of non-epileptic seizures.
• Because of past painful occurrences such as bereavements, divorce, other emotional trouble could also main reasons of non-epileptic seizures.
• Non-epileptic seizures can as well caused by fainting.
• Physiologic non-epileptic seizures are originated by different conditions like sudden modification in the blood supply to the brain and sugar or oxygen levels in the brain.
• Traumatic psychological or emotional experiences are also responsible for non-epileptic seizures.

Different pathological and physiological causes of Non-epileptic seizures

There are some variety of pathological as well as physiological causes;

• Gentle paroxysmal positional dizziness
• Hypoglycemia and associated neuroglycopenia
• Migraine
• Narcolepsy
• Non-epileptic myoclonus
• Parasomnias including night fear
• Paroxysmal kinesiogenic dyskinesia
• Repetitive behaviors
• Spasm
  

Diagnosis of Non-epileptic seizures

Generally, diagnosis of Non-epileptic seizures is done by a psychologist or psychiatrist. Personal medical history of patients is very necessary for non-epileptic seizures. Diagnosis of physical non-epileptic seizures are very easier than diagnosis of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. Different tests are available for diagnosis of non-epileptic seizures;

• Blood tests is common type of test which as well determine the non-epileptic seizures.
• Electroencephalogram that is EEG test is also used in diagnosis of non-epileptic seizures.
  
• Non-epileptic seizures is also tested by Video telemetry technique.
• Doctors can also done diagnosis of non-epileptic seizures by different modern techniques like CT scan and MRI scan.
  

Treatment for Non-epileptic seizures

Proper and correct treatments of non-epileptic seizures are mainly depend upon the various causes or reasons of non-epileptic seizures. Neurologist, specialist, nurse and psychiatrist or psychologist are play an important role in deciding right treatment for non-epileptic seizures. There are some methods of treatment of non-epileptic seizures which can make well non-epileptic seizures;

• Encouraging professional psychotherapy can be provided good treatment for non-epileptic seizures by relieving stress and trauma.
• Regular relaxation exercise and some biofeedback are very essential for treatment of non-epileptic seizures.
• Non-epileptic seizures are also treated by different stress management techniques.
• Medications like anti-depressants, anxiety are also used in treatment of non-epileptic seizures.