HOMOEOPATHY FOR EPILEPSY

In cases of epilepsy, abnormal brain nerve cell activity results in seizures or periods of strange behavior, sensations, and occasionally unconsciousness. Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder (neurological disorder).

During a seizure, some people with epilepsy may simply stare blankly for a brief period of time, while others may twitch their arms or legs repeatedly.

CausesAbout 50% of people with epilepsy have no known cause, while in the remaining 50%, there are several possible causes.

Genetic influence.It’s likely that there is a genetic component to some types of epilepsy, which are classified by the type of seizure you have or the area of your brain that is affected.

For most people, genes are only a part of the cause of epilepsy, but some genes may make a person more susceptible to environmental factors that cause seizures. Researchers have linked some types of epilepsy to specific genes, though it’s estimated that up to 500 genes could be tied to the condition.

Head trauma.Epilepsy can be brought on by traumatic head injuries, such as those sustained in auto accidents or other accidents.

Brain conditions.Epilepsy can be brought on by brain disorders that harm the brain, such as brain tumors or strokes, which are the main causes of epilepsy in adults over the age of 35.

Infectious diseases.Epilepsy can be brought on by infectious conditions like viral encephalitis, AIDS, and meningitis.

Prenatal injury.Babies are vulnerable to brain damage before birth, which can result in epilepsy or cerebral palsy and can be brought on by a number of factors, including an infection in the mother, inadequate nutrition, or oxygen deficiency.

Developmental disorders.Autism and neurofibromatosis are two examples of developmental disorders that can occasionally be linked to epilepsy.

SymptomsSeizures can impact any function that your brain controls because epilepsy is brought on by abnormal brain cell activity.

· Temporary confusion

· A staring spell

Arms and legs jerking violently out of control

A state of loss of awareness or consciousness

· Psychic symptoms

A person with epilepsy typically tends to have the same type of seizure every time, so the symptoms will be similar from episode to episode. Symptoms vary depending on the type of seizure.

According to how the abnormal brain activity first manifests, doctors typically divide seizures into two categories: focal and generalized.

Focal seizures

The term “focal (partial) seizures” refers to seizures that appear to be caused by abnormal activity in just one specific region of the brain.

Focal seizures without loss of consciousness (simple partial seizures).These seizures don’t result in a loss of consciousness, but they can alter emotions, change how things feel, look, smell, taste, or sound, cause an arm or leg to jerk uncontrollably, and cause spontaneous sensory symptoms like tingling, dizziness, and flashing lights.

Focal dyscognitive seizures (complex partial seizures).In a complex partial seizure, you might stare off into space, not react to your surroundings as you normally would, or make repetitive movements like rubbing your hands together, chewing, swallowing, or walking in circles.

A thorough examination and testing are required to distinguish epilepsy from other neurological disorders, such as migraine, narcolepsy, or mental illness, since the symptoms of focal seizures may be mistaken for those of these conditions.

Generalized seizures

Generalized seizures, of which there are six different types, are seizures that seem to affect every part of the brain.

Absence seizures.Petit mal seizures, also known as absence seizures, are common in children and are characterized by staring into space or minute movements of the body, such as blinking of the eyes or smacking of the lips.

Tonic seizures.Muscles in your back, arms, and legs typically become stiff during tonic seizures, which can make you trip and fall to the ground.

Atonic seizures.Drop seizures, also known as atonic seizures, are characterized by a loss of muscle control, which can result in a sudden loss of consciousness.

Clonic seizures.Clonic seizures typically affect the neck, face, and arms and are characterized by jerky, repetitive, or rhythmic muscle movements.

Myoclonic seizures.Your arms and legs will typically jerk or twitch suddenly and briefly during a myoclonic seizure.

Tonic-clonic seizures.The most severe form of epileptic seizure, tonic-clonic seizures—previously known as grand mal seizures—can result in a sudden loss of consciousness, stiffening and shaking of the body, as well as occasionally loss of bladder control or tongue-biting.

Risk factors—A few things could make you more likely to develop epilepsy.

Age.Epilepsy can develop at any age, but it most frequently does so in early childhood and after the age of 60.

Family history.A seizure disorder may be more likely to develop in you if epilepsy runs in your family.

Head injuries.Wearing a seat belt in a car and a helmet while biking, skiing, riding a motorcycle, or engaging in other activities with a high risk of head injury can reduce your risk of developing epilepsy, which is linked to head injuries in some cases.

Stroke and other vascular diseases.You can take a number of measures to lower your risk of these diseases, including limiting your alcohol consumption and avoiding cigarettes, eating a healthy diet, and engaging in regular exercise. Stroke and other blood vessel (vascular) diseases can result in brain damage that may cause epilepsy.

Dementia.In older adults, epilepsy risk is increased by dementia.

Brain infections.Your risk can be raised by illnesses like meningitis, which can result in inflammation of the brain or spinal cord.

Seizures in childhood.Children who experience seizures as a result of high fevers in childhood occasionally do not go on to develop epilepsy, though the risk is higher if they experience prolonged seizures, have other nervous system disorders, or come from families with the disease.

Complications

It’s possible to put yourself or others in danger if you experience a seizure at a particular time.

Falling.You risk breaking a bone or hurting your head if you fall while having a seizure.

Drowning.Due to the possibility of having a seizure in the water, people with epilepsy are 15–19 times more likely than the general population to drown while swimming or taking a bath.

Car accidents.If you’re driving a car or using other machinery, a seizure that results in loss of awareness or control could be dangerous.

A minimum period of seizure-free time, ranging from months to years, is required in many states before you are permitted to drive and is related to your ability to control seizures.

Pregnancy complications.If you have epilepsy and you’re thinking about getting pregnant, talk to your doctor as you plan your pregnancy because seizures during pregnancy pose risks to both mother and baby, and some anti-epileptic medications raise the risk of birth defects.

It’s very important that you work with your doctor to plan your pregnancy because most women with epilepsy can conceive a healthy child. You’ll need to be closely monitored throughout pregnancy, and medications may need to be adjusted.

Emotional health issues.Psychological issues may arise as a result of challenges managing the condition itself as well as medication side effects, and are more common in people with epilepsy, especially depression, anxiety, and, in severe cases, suicide.

Although uncommon, there are other potentially fatal side effects of epilepsy, including:

Status epilepticus.Status epilepticus, which increases the risk of both permanent brain damage and death, is characterized by a state of continuous seizure activity lasting longer than five minutes or by frequent recurrent seizures without regaining full consciousness between them.

Sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP).Unknown causes, such as heart or respiratory problems, may contribute to the small risk of sudden unexplained death that epilepsy patients are at risk for.

About 1% of people with epilepsy pass away from SUDEP, and this risk may be higher in people who have frequent tonic-clonic seizures or whose seizures aren’t under the control of medication.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Epilepsy can be safely controlled and cured with the help of carefully chosen homoeopathic remedies without any negative side effects.

Cicuta virosa is one of the best treatments for violent convulsions, which are characterized by sudden rigidity followed by jerks and violent distortions, oppression of breathing, lock jaw, face dark red, frothing at the mouth with opisthotonos, great prostration after the attack, fearful distortion of eyes, swelling of the stomach, and clenched fingers. The head, neck, and spine are also affected.

ARTEMESIA VULGARIS 3—Artemesia vulgaris is best for Petit mal epilepsy without an aura. Artemesia is effective for childhood epilepsy in girls during puberty, where the fits are brought on by violent emotions, the convulsions come close together, and then there is a long period of rest. Fits also occur after fright and after masturbation.

CUPRUM METALLICUM 30Cuprum met. is a great treatment for epilepsy when the aura starts in the lower extremities and rises to the hypogastrium, followed by unconsciousness, foaming at the mouth, and falling; another notable feature is that the patient continuously extends and retracts the tongue during the attack; there is a crushing headache prior to the attack; and the symptoms are worse in a warm environment.

BUFO RANA 30Bufo rana is effective for epilepsy caused by masturbation or sexual excesses. Seizures occur at night during sleep, more or less connected with the sexual sphere. Mouth wide open before an attack and dropping of the jaw after the attack. Urine passes involuntarily after the attack. Bufo rana is best for epilepsy in feeble-minded children or prematurely senile people.

OENANTHE CROCATA QOenanthe crocata is prescribed for epilepsy when there is vomiting, tympanitis, semipriapism, and frothing of the mouth, along with sudden and complete unconsciousness and terrible convulsions.

HYOSYAMOUS NIGER 200Hysocyamous is another effective treatment for epilepsy when the cause of the fit is fear. The fit is characterized by a purple face, protruding eyes, shrieks, grinding of teeth, enuresis, deep sleep, and snoring. Epilepsy from suppressed chicken pox.

HYDROCYANIC ACID 30-Hydrocyanic acid is thought to be an effective treatment option for epilepsy.

STRAMONIUM 200– Epilepsy occurs in stammering people due to fright, and the patient frequently raises their head from the pillow. Epilepsy is best treated with stramonium when it develops after exposure to bright light or shining objects.

PLUMBUM METALLICUM 200Plumbum metallicum is a great treatment for epilepsy in cases where there are tumors, cerebral sclerosis, and unhealthy skin.

KALI BROMATUM 30The best treatment to begin with is kali bromatum, which is recommended when a fit occurs at the new moon and is followed by a headache, mental drowsiness, and slowness of expression.

ABSINTHIUM Q-Abinthium is regarded as a palliative treatment for epilepsy. Nervous tremors precede attacks, which are followed by severe delirium and hallucinations, sudden giddiness, and memory loss.

CAUSTICUM 200Causticum is prescribed for epilepsy that develops as a result of menstrual irregularities, the suppression of eruptions, or fear; attacks are worse on new moons; patients fall to the left during attacks; there is involuntary urination; attacks are improved by drinking cold water.

NUX VOMICA 200-Nux vomica is the best medication for treating epilepsy, which is made worse by anger, touch, emotion, movement, and indigestion.

OPIUM 200Opium is the best medication for epilepsy that involves screaming, falling back during an attack, fits that typically occur at night in constipated people, and drowsiness both before and after an attack.

SILICEA 200-Silicea is prescribed for epilepsy in thin, tall, dark, chilly, haughty, and thirst-depriving people. There is a lot of nervous irritability. The person usually has constipation, sweaty palms, unhealthy skin, and night attacks that happen around new and full moons.

ARGENTUM NITRICUM 200– Argentum nitricum is prescribed for hysterical epilepsy. Fits caused by eating sweet fruits. Epilepsy from fright or at the time of menses.

BELLADONNA 200Belladonna works best for febrile convulsions, which are characterized by facial flushing, hot skin, and nausea and vomiting that follow a spasm.

CHAMOMILLA 200– After receiving a teacher-inflicted punishment, chamomilla is prescribed for convulsions.

IGNATIA AMARA 1000Epilepsy caused by emotional disturbances, such as grief and worry, and hysterical convulsions respond best to Ignatia.

ZINCUM METALLICUM 200After chicken pox has been suppressed, zinccum met is effective for treating epilepsy.

ZINCUM PHOS 30–The most effective treatment for epileptics’ mental deterioration is zinc phos.

NATRUM SULPH 1000The epilepsy caused by head trauma is best treated with natrum sulph.

CONIUM MACULATUM 200-Epilepsy from brain tumors .

PSORINUM 1000-Psorinum is administered as an intercurrent remedy because it is a miasmatic remedy.