There are two main types of seizures: 1. Focal seizures: these seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in one specific area of the brain. They are also sometimes called partial seizures. Focal seizures can be further divided into two categories: - focal aware seizures: during this type of seizure, the person remains conscious and aware of their surroundings, but may experience abnormal sensations, movements or emotions for a brief period of time. - focal impaired awareness seizures: during this type of seizure, the person experiences a brief loss of consciousness or awareness, and may exhibit automatic movements, such as lip smacking or repetitive hand movements. 2. Generalized seizures: these seizures involve abnormal electrical activity in both sides of the brain. There are several different types of generalized seizures including: - absence seizures: previously known as petit mal seizures, this type of seizure typically involves a brief loss of consciousness or awareness, accompanied by subtle movements such as eye blinking or lip smacking. - tonic-clonic seizures: this type of seizure, previously known as grand mal seizures, involves loss of consciousness, muscle rigidity and convulsions. - myoclonic seizures: during this type of seizure, the person experiences rapid muscle jerks or contractions. - atonic seizures: during this type of seizure, the person experiences a sudden loss of muscle tone, causing them to fall or collapse. In addition to these types of seizures, there are also other less common types, such as infantile spasms and febrile seizures, that may occur in specific age groups or in response to certain triggers. It is important for individuals to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment for their specific type of seizure.

Blood pressure: the cylindrical pressure to the inner surface of walls of arteries due to blood pumped by the heart is called blood pressure. An instrument which is used by doctors to measure blood pressure of a person is called sphygmomanometer. We commonly get confused with pulse rate checked by hand- pulse rate is no. Of times heart beats per minute but that heartbeat causes pressure on walls during its systolic and diastolic phases. ;Blood pressure level less than 120/80 mmhg is considered as normal blood pressure level. Blood pressure is of two types systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure Systolic blood pressure - it is the pressure which is caused by the heart while contracting and pushing the blood out. Diastolic blood pressure- it is the pressure that remains in arteries when the heart is relaxed. ; Note- our blood pressure is higher in the day as compared to night. Due to irregularity of pressure, there are two types of pressure: 1) high blood pressure: it can be defined as a state in which the exerted pressure of the blood towards the artery walls is too high and this condition is also known as hypertension. Blood pressure level above 140/90 is considered as high and if the pressure is above 180/120 it is considered severe. ; 2) low blood pressure: this can be defined as a condition in which the pressure of the blood towards the artery walls is too low and this condition is also known as hypotension. Blood pressure level less than 90/60 is considered as very low. The pressure against the walls may lower due to many factors. ; The main causes of low blood pressure can be: Pregnancy. Hormonal problems. Diabetic person (high blood sugar). Over-the-counter medicine Heart arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) Widening or dilation of blood vessels. Heart failure. Blood loss from bleeding. Low body temperature. Heat stroke. Sepsis (type of blood infection). Dehydration. ; Symptoms of blood pressure: Blurred or fading vision. Feeling dizzy. Faint. Tiredness. Vomiting. ; Home remedies by which low blood pressure can be controlled: Use more salt- having salt in your diet increases your blood pressure. When we eat more sodium it gets absorbed into capillaries so there is more concentration in the blood. Blood has a standard osmotic balance which is disturbed by sodium uptake so to regain the osmotic balance it intakes more water, as holding more water in blood vessels leads to increase in blood pressure within a few minutes. ; Drink more water. Fluids such as juices, coconut water, aam panna, bael ka sharbat, water etc increases blood volume. As they increase in volume, the heart has to pump more to balance the standard volume which can lead to increase in the blood pressure. Wear compression stockings- it is used to get rid of pain and swelling of varicose veins thus normal bp is maintained. Varicose veins may get twisted and enlarged in the legs and hands due to excessive pressure or work done by a person. By wearing these they help not to twist or dilate the veins thus maintaining the blood pressure. They help in improving the blood flow from legs to heart which leads to improvement in the blood pressure level. ; Exercise- exercising contracts the calf muscle (soleus muscles)(second heart) that helps to return the blood to the heart easily by pumping the blood while walking, or running. These muscles surround the veins in the leg when it contracts to pump the blood ahead. Doing yoga like pranayama increases blood pressure as it increases oxygen delivery rate by making the heart work more and faster. And doing any exercise releases adrenaline which increases heart rate and causes vasoconstriction in muscles thus increasing blood pressure. ; Coffee - we should take coffee instantly as caffeine present in it makes your adrenal glands release more adrenaline, which increases heartbeat which causes your blood pressure to increase. Any type of caffeine beverage like red bull, pep, or tea helps to increase blood pressure. Eat a balanced diet - low levels of vitamin b12, iron and folic acid may cause anemia, it is a condition which occurs when your body can t make sufficient blood and which leads to low blood pressure. Eating smaller meals can prevent low blood pressure because larger meals cause more blood to reach the stomach to uptake nutrients thus lowering the blood pressure. ; Body posture - we should gently move to a standing position from lying flat or squatting. We should sit with our legs crossed. While standing, if low blood pressure symptoms begin then try crossing your thighs like a pair of scissors and squeeze it or try putting one of your feet on a chair or ledge then lean it as far & forward as possible. These moves will enhance blood flow from the legs to the heart and thus will increase blood pressure. Conclusion: Low blood pressure or hypotension is caused by many factors as stated above. They may be due to underlying diseases or stress or poor overweight management. Older people should get checked regularly because it may be due to an upcoming heart attack. There are many medications to balance it on a daily basis. Exercise is a must for longer benefits. People should take care if they find themselves dizzy and faint, and immediately consult your doctor. ;

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Symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder and it's Management

Ms. Pallavi Patankar90%(166 ratings)

Master of Clinical Psychology, Post Grad...read more

Psychologist•Pune

What is Acute Stress Disorder
Acute stress reaction usually happens when some stressful events occur. Acute usually indicates that the symptoms occur quickly and do not last for a long time. Symptoms, such as anxiety and stress occur when exposed to stressful events. It is believed that acute stress disorder occurs after unexpected crisis like traumatic events, serious accidents, domestic violence, sexual assaults or sudden bereavement. Acute stress reactions are commonly seen in people who ...more

Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip

Psychiatric Disorder - 5 Silent Signs

Dr. Ashish Sakpal

DNB (Psychiatry), DPM, MBBS

Psychiatrist•Mumbai

Psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia do not appear all of a sudden. There are small changes that happen to an individual over a long period of time until the disease fully develops. These signs and symptoms might be too subtle in the early stage for other people to notice until they become obvious. But an early detection of any irregularity proves to be more beneficial for the patient in the long run.

It is important to know the telltale symptoms of mental disord...more

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Link Between Heart Diseases and High Blood Pressure

Dr. Sujata Vaidya90%(844 ratings)

PhD, Human Energy Fields, Diploma in PIP...read more

Non-Invasive Conservative Cardiac Care Specialist•Pune

Blood pressure is the measure of the resistance to the natural flow of blood in the blood vessels. The major, minor and few smaller blood vessels themselves have a thin muscular lining that keeps the vessel supple and aids the flow of nutritious blood within its tube-like structure. The vessel walls resist the free flow causing a reverse pressure that is referred to as Blood Pressure. This pressure strains the heart muscles (Left Ventricle more) to contract strongly to push the nutritious blood ...more

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Crash Dieting - 6 Truths About it!

Dt. Komal Patel88%(74 ratings)

Post Graduate In Nutrition

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Ahmedabad

Extreme diet or crash diet, is a method to lose a significant amount of weight within a limited time period. But crash diets are not meant for long term weight loss plans. Since crash diets usually cut down on one or more food groups to reach a desired weight level, these diets skip out on important nutrients that your body needs.

The ways crash diets can affect your body include:
Dehydration: You realise you are losing weight after implementing the crash diet, but this is jus...more

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Palpitations - Homeopathic Remedies Helps in Treating It

Dr. Chetan Raj90%(418 ratings)

Diploma in Gastroenterology, Diploma In ...read more

Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad

The heart may sometimes face excessive fluttering or a throbbing sensation, which may make you feel uncomfortable. Such sudden throbbing sensations resulting in discomfort are called 'palpitations'. Homeopathy has some great remedies depending on the cause of these problems.

Let s have a look at these:

Palpitations caused by anxiety: This is one of the top causes for palpitations which occur before sitting for an exam, interview or before important events of your life. However...more

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What Causes Sudden CARDIAC DEATH?

Dr. Tarlochan Singh Kler

Sr. Fellowship in Electrophysiology & Pa...read more

Cardiologist•Delhi

Sudden cardiac death occurs when your heart stops functioning unexpectedly and suddenly. When this happens if you experience sudden cardiac arrest and blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. Sudden cardiac arrest usually results in death if it is not treated within minutes.

Occurring during a heart attack, the sudden cardiac arrest should not be mistaken for a heart attack. The immediate cause of sudden cardiac arrest is usually an abnormality in your heart rhythm, whic...more

Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip

What Happens When the Electrical Activity of Your Heart Changes?

Dr. Tarlochan Singh Kler

Sr. Fellowship in Electrophysiology & Pa...read more

Cardiologist•Delhi

What Happens When the Electrical Activity of Your Heart Changes?

The heart's electrical conduction system plays a very important role in cardiovascular functioning. Also known as the atrioventricular (AV) conduction system, it regulates and controls the timing of the heartbeat.

How does the heart's electrical conduction system work?

There is a collection of electrical cells in the upper right atrium of the heart known as the sinoatrial (SA) node which acts as a natural...more

Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip

Types Of Seizures

Dr. Vikas Patel92%(588 ratings)

Diploma in Psychological Medicine-DPM, M...read more

Psychiatrist•Ludhiana

There are two main types of seizures:

1. Focal seizures: these seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in one specific area of the brain. They are also sometimes called partial seizures. Focal seizures can be further divided into two categories:

- focal aware seizures: during this type of seizure, the person remains conscious and aware of their surroundings, but may experience abnormal sensations, movements or emotions for a brief period of time.
- focal impair...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Understanding Remdesivir: Everything You Need to Know

Dr. Monika Kuntal88%(19 ratings)

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...read more

General Physician•Kanpur

Remdesivir is an antiviral drug used to treat individuals with positive results for covid-19. It has been approved for the treatment of covid-19 and works by preventing the virus from replicating and disseminating itself throughout the body. ;

It can be used by adults and kids who are at least 28 days old and 7 pounds or more (3 kilograms). It is offered to patients who are undergoing medical treatment as well as those with mild-to-moderate covid-19 who ar...more

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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Frostbite: Symptoms, Stages and Prevention

Dr. Raghuvir Saini

General Physician•Sonipat

When there is freezing of skin due to the environment, there is injury, due to freezing, of the skin and the underlying tissues is called frostbite. There are stages of frostbite. Earliest stage is known as frostnip in which there is no permanent damage to tissue and layers of skin. ;

There are few symptoms like cold skin and itching feeling. After sometime symptoms are followed by numbness to inflammation and discoloration of skin. At late stage of frostbite the sym...more

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How to stop vomiting in pregnancy home remedies

Dr. Ajith Kumar Kc87%(124 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•

We all have grown up watching vomiting and craving for pickles as the foolproof sign of early pregnancy detection that used to put a smile on everyone s face. Every pregnant woman might have wished vomiting to be just the pregnancy confirming sign that should have ended right after breaking the big news. But life isn t fair and is definitely not the bed of roses. Pregnancy can be tough for many and vomiting and nausea is there to make it tougher.

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While ma...more

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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Top 10 Doctors for Headaches in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune

Dr. Yogya Jha

MBBS

General Physician•Pune

Dr. Prof. Arunangshu bhatacharyya

Https://www. Lybrate. Com/kolkata/doctor/dr-arunangshu-bhatacharyya-orthopedist ;

Mbbs, Ms. - orthopaedics

27 years experience 800 at clinic 400 online

Prof. Arunangshu bhatacharyya, md, is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon who has devoted his career to helping those in suffering. In 1995, he graduated with an mbbs from burdwan medical college, and in 2000, he earn...more

62 people found this helpful

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Low blood pressure

Dr. Neeraj Sharma

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Chandigarh

Blood pressure: the cylindrical pressure to the inner surface of walls of arteries due to blood pumped by the heart is called blood pressure. An instrument which is used by doctors to measure blood pressure of a person is called sphygmomanometer. We commonly get confused with pulse rate checked by hand- pulse rate is no. Of times heart beats per minute but that heartbeat causes pressure on walls during its systolic and diastolic phases.

;Blood pressure level less th...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Home remedies for low blood pressure

Dr. Amit Joshi

B.A.M.S,PDWM ( Apollo Hospital Hyd.), CC...read more

Ayurvedic Specialist•Ajmer

Disorders which are associated with blood pressure (bp) have become very common in this present era whether you talk about high blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension). Almost everyone is very well familiar with this issue of high blood pressure or hypertension and this is so, because people are always talking about this condition and everyone is well aware of the problems and the symptoms associated with hypertension but there are not many people wh...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Home remedies for headache

Dr. Siddhartha Sharma

BAMS

Ayurvedic Doctor•Kolkata

Headache means the pain in the head. The other name of headache is cephalalgia. The pain in the head is the result of the disorder of migraine, cluster headache, headache due to the tension and stress. There are various types of headache, such as cold-stimulus headache, sinus headache, tension headache, cluster headache, hangover headache and migraine headache. The symptoms of headache are pain in the head, neck pain, dizziness, high blood pressure, sensitivity to light, loss...more

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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Top 9 Doctors for Hypertension Treatment in Bangalore

Rockey Katheria

Cardiologist•Bangalore

1. Dr. Pavankumar p rasalkar

Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-pavan-rasalkar-cardiologist ;

Dm - cardiology, md - medicine, mbbs

13 years experience 600 at clinic

Dr. Pavankumar has extensive experience treating hypertension and cardiovascular conditions. He has also written numerous papers on these topics. He formerly served as a senior resident at pgimer in chandigarh. ;

One of the most com...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Top 9 Doctors for Hypertension Treatment in Delhi

Dr. Arun Mohanty

Cardiologist•Delhi

1. Dr. Vinay sanghi

Https://www. Lybrate. Com/delhi/doctor/dr-vinay-sanghi-cardiologist

Fscai (int card), facc (card), facp (int medicine), mbbs

28 years experience 500 at clinic 500 online

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Dr. Vinay sanghi is a board-certified cardiologist who has been giving his patients excellent care for more than 25 years. He got his training in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology at some of the best universities in the coun...more

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