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.

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Asked for male, 66 years old from Pune

I am 70 years old had bypass and sleep apnea with C Pap daily use My questions is what is primary stroke symptoms and secondary effects I also have loss immediate memory?

Dr. Prashant K Vaidya90%(18373 ratings)

Diploma In Gastroenterology, Diploma In ...read more

Homeopath•Hyderabad

Stay mentally active. Just as physical activity helps keep your body in shape, mentally stimulating activities help keep your brain in shape — and might keep memory loss at bay. ...
Socialize regularly. ...
Get organized. ...
Sleep well. ...
Eat a healthy diet. ...
Include physical activity in your daily routine. ...
Manage chronic conditions.

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip

Brain Stroke - Things You Must Know!

Dr. Rakesh Kumar88%(33 ratings)

DM - Neurology, MD - Medicine, MBBS Bach...read more

Neurologist•Ghaziabad

A brain stroke can affect anyone at any point of time when the supply of blood to the brain is interrupted. It can threaten major physical functions and can prove to be fatally dangerous at times. The brain stem which is placed right above the spinal cord controls the breathing, heartbeat and levels of blood pressure. It is also in charge of controlling some elementary functions such as swallowing, hearing, speech and eye movements.

What are the different types of strokes?
There ar...more

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip

Brain Stroke - 8 Top Things That Can Prevent It!

Dr. Arun Sharma89%(44 ratings)

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro ...read more

Neurosurgeon•Delhi

As the famous quote says, 'prevention is better than cure', let us take you through some preventive measures to keep you and your loved ones away from the dreadful brain stroke. Brain stroke occurs due to an interruption in the regular blood flow to the brain or bursting of a blood vessel or due to the bursting of blocked artery, which reduces the supply of oxygen and nutrients, leading the brain cells to die.

Top 8 things that will reduce the likelihood of having a brain stroke:
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip

Stroke Management - How Physiotherapy Can Help Manage Pain?

Dr. Amin A. Khan91%(271 ratings)

MDT(Mc Kenzie) , P.G-Dietitian, N.D.T-( ...read more

Physiotherapist•Mumbai

Stroke survivors often suffer from medical complications such as chronic pain. Medical literature estimates that an average of 30-40 percent patients suffer from chronic pain after 4-6 months of the stroke, while an estimated 10-20 percent of patients suffer chronic pain after 12-16 months of the stroke. Shoulder pain is believed to affect almost 72 percent of post-stroke survivors. While there could be a lot of reasons for chronic pain, the best course of action is to rightly identify the under...more

Asked for male, 56 years old from Raipur

I am prescribed with ecosprin 150 with azitric 20. I had minor stroke 3 years back and taking unistar 150 with azitric. Recently I recovered from accident in jan 2018 when doc stopped unistar and started levipil. Now my eeg is normal and doc has started ecosprin and azitric. Want to know if ecosprin is safe for long time and can we stop drug by life style change. I am 54 85 kg and planning to reduce weight to 75 kg in 6 months.

Dr. Jayvirsinh Chauhan93%(35817 ratings)

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara

Yes it can be reduced gradually with improved health status... But not in days... It takes time and don't be hasty.

Health Query

My ophthalmologist has prescribed ecosprin AV 75 and capsule Hearty D. I am also taking amlopres AT I have read both of. Them interact with amlodipine now what should I do.

Dr. Rajiv Bajaj95%(3025 ratings)

MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine, DM - Cardi...read more

Cardiologist•Delhi

Avoid too much medicines. If you were admitted to hospital with a blockage, you need ecospirin A/V, if not, avoid it. Otherwise it causes as much harm as benefit.

Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz

Brain stroke - Facts you must know about!

Dr. Deva Kumar Borgohain

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuros...read more

Neurosurgeon•Guwahati

Even though stroke is a disease of the brain, it can affect the entire body. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!

1229 people found this helpful

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

High Blood Pressure - Unani Remedies For Treating It!

Dr. A Z Khan93%(399 ratings)

Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (B....read more

Unani Specialist•Gaya

The blood normally exerts some pressure as it passes through the blood vessels. However, due to various reasons, mainly narrowing of the blood vessels, the pressure exerted could be higher, which is known as hypertension.

In the Unani system, early reference to high blood pressure appears as Imtila, though it is today popularly known as Zaghtuddam Qawi. Imtila talks about symptoms including a headache, bulging eyes, epistaxis (bleeding nose), heavy headedness, and headache.

Typ...more

Asked for male, 24 years old from Navi Mumbai

I have muscle spasm and hardening of muscle, if sit for long time my spine gargling sounds like farting although it's not, even my stomach make loud rumbling and gargling sounds which sounds like farting, crying etc, could you please suggest me how can I over come this? If I change my position or I take rest than it' s decreased.

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

. Anaemia always leads to the symptoms of being tired and also having back / leg pain though there may not be any pathological reasons for back pain. It looks like you are anaemic. And also you have to check with your vitamin and calcium, if the bones are weak then automatically the pain gets triggered more as there is less energy during any metabolic activity.

Asked for female, 40 years old from Bangalore

I am 40 years female. Suffering from hemifacial spasm for the past 15 years on right side of face now spasms are more. N.

Dr. Suryam Goduguchinta90%(1029 ratings)

B.P.T, M.P.T(Orthopedics)

Physiotherapist•Tirupati

Respected Lybrate user. If it is a question of right side of facial spasm" please consult a "neurologist" then after as per the neurology treatment .please consult and take physical therapy treatment, suggstions, precaustions and do as possible as .more comfortable facial tasks. Goodluck.

119 people found this helpful

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

Asked for male, 51 years old from Bhubaneswar

Sir, last 12 yrs, I am suffering from hemifacial spasm of left side of face starting fro lowerlid of eye to neck also, Please Suggest me what type of therapy will do? I have not taken any botox also.

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

Hemifacial spasm is a nervous system disorder in which the muscles on one side of your face twitch involuntarily. Hemifacial spasm is most often caused by a blood vessel touching or pulsating against a facial nerve. It may also be caused by a facial nerve injury or a tumor. Sometimes there is no known cause.
Hemifacial spasms aren't dangerous on their own. But a constant twitch in your face can be frustrating or uncomfortable. In severe cases, these spasms can limit function due to involunta...more

12 people found this helpful

Health Query

I am suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and hyperthyroidism. Can I consume whey protein supplements? In which cases should I avoid it?

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

Rheumatic arthritisyou can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, if pain still persists you can stretch your body by twisting the waist on both sides how we used to do in the school drill similarly you can try which will help you relax as well will reduce the pain. It looks like you are is important to check that. Anemia always leads to the symptoms of being tired and also having back / ...more

26 people found this helpful

Health Query

I am 18 years old male and I have muscle spasms and shivering in my whole body since a year. I have mild short term memory liss also. Before I memorized a thing with 3-4 repetitions. Bit now I need 6-7 repetitions in my studies.

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

Anaemia always leads to the symptoms of being tired that can also be reason to have frequent sprains in the leg once the oxygen levels in the blood comes down it automatically leads to improper functioning of the joints and muscles and that also might make the hip muscles to become tired thereby straining mildly might lead to waist / hip pain.

101 people found this helpful

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

सीपीआर क्या है और कैसे देते हैं

Dr. Kapil Sharma

MBBS,MD(medicine), MRCP (UK)

Internal Medicine Specialist•Delhi

सीपीआर का मतलब है कार्डियोपल्मोनरी रिससिटेशन। यह भी एक तरह की प्राथमिक चिकित्सा यानी फर्स्ट एड है। जब किसी पीड़ित को सांस लेने में दिक्कत हो या फिर वो सांस न ले पा रहा हो और बेहोश जो जाए तो सीपीआर से उसकी जान बचाई जा सकती है। बिजली का झटका लगने पर, पानी में डूबने पर और दम घुटने पर सीपीआर से पीड़ित को आराम पहुंचाया जा सकता है। हार्ट अटैक यानी दिल का दौरा पड़ने पर तो सबसे पहले और समय पर सीपीआर दे दिया जाय तो पीड़ित की जान बचाने की संभावना कई गुना बढ़ जाती है।

अगर किसी...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Natural Muscle Relaxers

Dr. Ashwani Verma86%(173 ratings)

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

Ayurvedic Doctor•Delhi

For a long period of time the most commonly used or followed way to get away or relieved from pain (ranging from mild to moderate) was the intake of an over the counter muscle relaxers or the consumption of other nsaids like ibuprofen which will start its affect as soon as it is consumed and then you will be able to carry on with your everyday life and errands. These methods are known to give short term relief from the pain but there are some new found ways which can be opted...more

169 people found this helpful

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

प्राकृतिक मसल रिलैक्सेंट

Dr. Mohd Umar

Ayurvedic Specialist•Greater Noida

आजकल की भागदौड़ भरी ज़िंदगी में लोगों के पास खुद पर ध्यान देने का समय ही नहीं बचता। ऐसे में सही समय पर सही आहार ना लेना, शरीर को चुस्त बनाए रखने के लिए व्यायाम का समय ना मिलना और नींद के लिए पर्याप्त वक्त ना होना एक आम समस्या है। ऐसी जीवनशैली हमारे लिए कई स्वास्थ्य संबंधी समस्याएं ले कर आती है। कई तरह के रोग हमें आसानी से घेर सकते हैं।

ऐसी ही एक आम समस्या होती है मांसपेशियों में दर्द, ऐंठन या खिंचाव की।वैसे तो यह समस्या शरीर के किसी भी हिस्से में प्रभावित कर सकती है।पर लम्बे समय तक क्म्...more

187 people found this helpful

Asked for Male, 45 years old from Gurgaon

I am suffering from cerebral palsy spasticity since birth now for last one week experience neck muscle spasm, pain and stiffness in the neck left side and pain while walking or standing on rt knee joint my x rays shows neck and lumbar spondylosis reduced disc space at c3-c4 to c5-c6 level and reduced disc space at l5-s1 level knee x-ray rt tibia- femoral joint- mild reduced joint space in medial compartment (degenerative change) I am taking regularly physiotherapy, vit d60k and calcium supplements and now for few days taking zerodol Mr. for few days but couldn't find much relief kindly advice suitable medication and treatment regarding my problem? Thanks in advance.

Dr. Shakya Bhattacharjee92%(46 ratings)

CCT (Neurology), MRCP (UK), MRCP (Irelan...read more

Neurologist•Kolkata

I am sorry to hear that you are still suffering. The cervical spinal problem can be discussed with neurosurgeon. There is no specific curative therapy for knee degenrative changes escept hot fomentation, analgesia and avoidance of excessive knee bending and maintaining a healthy body weight. However, there are some antispasmodics that can reduce muscle spasm.

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