Epilepsy

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Presentation :

• Defined by by two or more unprovoked seizures occurring more than 24 hours apart or one unprovoked seizure with a significant ongoing risk for further unprovoked seizures
• Common comorbidities include mood disorders, sleep disorders, metabolic bone disease, and hyperlipidemia.

Pathophysiology :

Diagnostic Testing:

• Electroencephalography (EEG) is a key diagnostic tool for epilepsy, as it can detect abnormal electrical activity in the brain during seizures.
• Imaging studies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may be used to identify structural abnormalities or lesions that may be causing the seizures

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