3.
Epileptic Seizures (or fits) is abnormal
activity in the brain
The common effect is loss of awareness
After a first seizure, treatment is generally
not needed
4.
A victim will be confused and will not respond to
stimuli
Jerking activity may start in muscles
last from a few seconds to more than five minutes
common symptoms include: feeling
tired, headache, difficulty speaking, and abnormal
behavior
5.
During the infancy the causes include central
nervous system (CNS) infections, trauma
and metabolic disorders.
During adulthood causes are alcohol
related, strokes, trauma and CNS infections.
Other causes are CNS tumors, head trauma, and
other diseases that are common in older age
medication and drug overdoses
low blood sugar, low blood sodium, high blood
sodium, low blood calcium and high blood urea
levels
parasitic infections such as cerebral(brain
affecting) malaria
6.
Synchronized brain activity can cause
overload
Focal seizures begin in one hemisphere of the
brain
Generalized seizures begin in both
hemispheres
7.
Stay active
Avoid high places or moving machinery at if
you have seizures.
Avoid alcohol
Avoid contact sports like wrestling, boxing
etc.
8.
Loosen clothing around the person's neck.
Do not try to hold the person down
Protect him from injury
Remove sharp items from around the person
After the seizure, give the person room to
breathe
Call 108 if the seizure lasts longer than 5
minutes
10.
It is the decline in ability of a muscle to
generate force
result of vigorous exercise
Commonly associated with tiredness
11.
weakness of muscle such that it can barely
support you
leg muscles may twitch
uncontrolled trembling
12.
Main cause is the lack of calcium
decreased of the nerve’s ability to generate a
synchronized signal
Lack of blood flow
High concentrations of potassium causes the
muscle cells to decrease in efficiency
13.
Spend some time strengthening the
muscles(exercising).
Stay hydrated while doing heavy work
Eat a balanced, nutritious diet that includes
protein, fruits and vegetables.
