Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy Overview

What is a common condition where sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain cause seizures?

Which symptoms of epilepsy are possible?

What is the main treatment for epilepsy?

If someone is not clean, what causes epilepsy?

What is often caused from things like a severe brain injury?

What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy occurs before birth.

What does Cerebral Palsy often affect?

How do symptoms of Cerebral Palsy appear?

People who have Cerebral Palsy often have exaggerated reflexes.

What can Cerebral Palsy be caused by?

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a condition where sudden bursts of electrical activity occur in the brain, resulting in seizures.
Seizures can include uncontrolled shaking (including convulsions) or loss of awareness.
Symptoms vary, and include things like uncontrolably shaking, loss of awareness of things around you, temporary loss of consciousness.
Medication is often used to treat epilepsy, as well as other treatments.
Sometimes epilepsy is caused by head injuries or other brain damage.
It's sometimes hereditary (runs in families).
Epilepsy can be identified in infants and young children.
It can cause mild or significant problems.

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a group of conditions that affect body movement and posture.
It often appears before a child is a toddler and can affect various parts of the body in different ways
Cerebral palsy occurs due to brain damage that develops before, during or shortly after birth.
It's caused by a problem in brain development related to things like head injuries.
Conditions range from mild to severe, affecting muscle tone, movement, and posture.
The symptoms of cerebral palsy can vary significantly.
It often causes problems with balance, posture and movement, that can range in severity.

This quiz provides an overview of epilepsy and cerebral palsy, two conditions that significantly impact individuals' lives. Learn about their symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Understanding these conditions can enhance awareness and knowledge regarding neurological disorders.