Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent attacks. While attacks are the most recognizable symptom, early signs of epilepsy can often be present in thinner ways, making early detection important for effective control. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Candrado Sayish, a neurologist and epileptologist consultant, Hyderabad said, “Epilepsy does not always cause visible attacks. Early signs may be confused and may look like behavioral or psychological problems.” Also Read Epilepsy: Causes, risks and tips to live without an attack
1. Empty views were mistaken for dreams:
The attacks of the absence of short and usually provide sudden spells that lasts a few seconds. Usually in children, but also in adults, these episodes can be read as inattentive.
2. Sudden confusion or spaces in memory:
The short -term memory goes through, forgetting what does, or loses the tracks in the middle of the conclusion, which may indicate seizures of activity, especially with the epilepsy of the temporal lobe.
3. Unusual touch impressions:
Feeling such as tingling, or odd odors and tastes before the episode, can signal focal seizures. These are peculiar attacks known as aura, often early warning signs.
4. The involuntary repetitive movements:
Smoke, overbearing or throwing hands during unconsciousness can be automatic, minor attacks, which many deviate as habits or poles.
5. Disrupted Sleep Models:
People with non -diagnosed epilepsy may experience sudden night awakening with limbs that tugged or unexplained depletion despite sufficient sleep. These symptoms are often mistaken in common sleep disorders. Also Read Epilepsy and attacks: Know myths against facts; Doctor explains
6. Unexplainable mood swings:
Sudden irritability, depression or anxiety, especially if disproportionate life circumstances can be associated with seizures, especially with epilepsy of the frontal or temporal lobe.
7. Loss of awareness in the middle of the activity:
Some patients continue to talk and perform tasks, but do not know about their environment during partial attacks. They are often mistaken for zoning.
8. Visual or auditory violations:
The flashing lights, the bell or the voices without a source can be associated with the seizure activity, not by psychiatric disease.
9. The sudden, inexplicable fall:
Atonic attacks, or falling, causes a sharp loss of muscle tone, which leads to sudden agitation. These episodes are short and the person quickly recovers.
“If these signs appear, especially periodically, consult a neurologist. Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the long-term epilepsy results,” Dr. Candrado Saish added. Also Read Epilepsy in children: what are common causes, triggers, first aid diet? Here’s how to manage life with zilch attacks
Note for readers: This article is intended only for information purposes rather than to replace professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a doctor with any medical issues.
