18 Best Doctors for Seizures available in Pune

A sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the electrical activity in the brain is called a seizure. Seizures leads to changes in the level of consciousness, feelings, behaviour, and movements or feelings. The tendency of having recurrent or multiple seizures suggests a condition called epilepsy.

Depending on the severity of seizures, they are classified into different types. Generalized seizures can be classified as:
-Tonic-clonic or convulsive seizures or grand mal (seizures with falling down and tongue biting)
-Absence seizures or petit mal (blank staring spells)
-Atonic seizures or drop attacks.

Following steps will be carried out to diagnose seizure:
-Physical examination, medical history, and neurological examination (for testing of behaviour, mental or motor abilities)
-Blood tests (blood sugar, electrolyte imbalances)
-Lumabar puncture (infections)
-Imaging tests, EEG, CT scan, MRI, PET, and SPECT(brain activity, localise seizures, record blood flow in the brain)

Symptoms of seizure include:
-The confusion which is temporary or loss of consciousness
-A staring spell
-Jerky movement including arms and legs, which are uncontrollable
-Fear
-Anxiety

Seizures can be fatal if they are recurrent, severe or multiple occurring as they kill neurons and lead to chronic epilepsy. Single and isolated seizures do not kill neurons.