What causes seizures, and how can we treat them? - Christopher E. Gaw

Discover what we know - and don’t know - about the causes and treatment of seizures, and what to do if you encounter someone experiencing a seizure.
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Nearly 3,000 years ago, a Babylonian tablet described a curious illness called “miqtu” that caused symptoms ranging from facial twitching to full body convulsions. Today we know miqtu as seizures, and modern medicine has developed numerous treatments for those experiencing them. So what causes seizures, and is there any way to stop them from happening? Christopher E. Gaw investigates.
Lesson by Christopher E. Gaw, directed by Bálint Gelley, CUB Animation Ltd.
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[@sydneykatz7634]

I love how calm the patient was when he was getting a hole drilled through his head

[@firewall5189]

we all could learn something from that guy

[@THISISLolesh]

I’ve had it done, very therapeutic. Only a handful of side effects.

[@eiman5612]

@@THISISLolesh wait-really?is it hurt?tell me your experience?!!

[@moons4363]

@@THISISLolesh 😂😂😂😂

[@stevengreen9536]

@Sydney Katz Back then it was a common medical procedure.

[@danieltan9543]

The amount of effort going into the animations will never cease to amaze me

[@letitgo151]

Tough competitor in animations kzbin.info (Both are leading in different ways no comparisons)

[@johnbrockman1912]

Dont you mean “will never ‘Seize’ to amaze” ;)

[@estherbaffour6056]

So right ✅👏

[@charlieking3527]

@@letitgo151 hey I watch him to

[@jinolin9062]

@@johnbrockman1912 seize’s meaning is “to take”, the correct word is cease which means “to stop”.

[@ErwinSmith001]

I salute all of the doctors who are trying to improve our survivability and finding a cure for diseases all of their hardworks are appreciated

[@windysolstice]

Im glad modern medicine exists to increase our survivability towards diseases. I have respect to their hardworks

[@huissnalmijbilee344]

Erwin!!!

[@johnwayzwayz3106]

Publicly my 9 years HPV diagnosed disease have be cured by a spiritual herbalist inshallah with herbal root and leaf's mixtures kzbin.infoD6UBT8lKYcw?feature=share

[@leedaneil4997]

And yet some people refuse to take vaccine

[@ahmedbenziane4153]

One of my father's friend found a cure for intestine and stomach cancer,but it really sad that he's too scared of our moroccan governement to tell anyone about it. i hope one day that he'll get the love and attention he deserves! 😭😭❤❤

[@ludoviajante]

This channel is the perfect mix between beautiful animation and smooth voice. Thanks for spreading knowledge! Much love from Brazil :) Edit: new in a nutshell and TED-Ed video on the same day? Today is a good day!

[@WhMonkey]

Agreed.

[@Muhammad-oq9gy]

Why is there no Arabic translation?

[@nguyeninhkien5871]

this channel is fantastic

[@latimil838]

Você sabe que o canal do Ludo é bom quando ele vê Ted Ed, um lugar cheio de pessoas amáveis da internet

[@liamboland7320]

@iRian n

[@brandonb4742]

Finally something I can show to my family for them to understand

[@Yes-dc2gm]

@@SacredOwl 😳

[@kentcelicious578]

because you cant feel pain in brain

[@IshratJahan-dh3ev]

I don’t understand why they said to not put anything in the mouth though… my mom said putting careful things (that don’t end up going in their mouth or end up choking them) will help more as people can bite their tongue off during seizures.

[@ticks4ticks4]

@@kentcelicious578 True-The actual "brain" (tissues) itself has no pain receptors. That's why local anesthetics can be used to perform brain surgeries.

[@kishorrajkr]

I have seizure too

[@sugardaddy8790]

I love these animations. I think schools need to integrate this sort of teaching to the system

[@Nick07900]

It's already being used for some schools! This is regularly shown at mine

[@yoshirivalry]

@@Nick07900 mine too

[@fennic6892]

If they did, colleges would riot because no one is buying their overpriced, and probably useless books

[@vikinghoodbluelighthouse2911]

I think the teaching system needs to be mostly changed

[@johnwayzwayz3106]

Publicly my 9 years HPV diagnosed disease have be cured by a spiritual herbalist inshallah with herbal root and leaf's mixtures kzbin.infoD6UBT8lKYcw?feature=share

[@trevorguy63]

My dog Kaiser passed away a few years ago and he was epileptic. He had 366 seizures in a span of 3 years before his death, ranging from small ones to full ones. It was a cruel illness that happened at random at any time of day (or night) and would leave him disoriented and pass urine/motion. But he really was a fighter. He passed away peacefully in his sleep from other health issues. Love you and miss you Kaiser. ❤️

[@arthurn9237]

I FEEL 4 U IN THAT POOR CREATURE DOESN'T KNO OR CAN TELL U ANYTHING OF YHE WAY HE FEELS

[@cloudy-ye2lt]

Hope you stay safe and doing ok now! I'm sorry for your loss. May that dog Kaiser Rest In Peace

[@EpilepsyIQ-vw8lc]

Wow, this is new, can dogs also get seizures? I'm really sorry.

[@simranmalhotra7364]

It was a great move to put the DOs and Don'ts in there too!!! Kudos for that!! And needless to say, the animation and narration were great as always

[@JetFalcon710]

As a person who absorbs knowledge like a sponge absorbs water, I don't know when I'll need to actually use that knowledge in practice (hopefully never), but I know it's of very high importance since a person's life is likely on the line

[@johnwayzwayz3106]

Publicly my 9 years HPV diagnosed? disease have be cured by a spiritual herbalist inshallah with herbal root and leaf's mixtures kzbin.infoD6UBT8lKYcw?feature=share

[@obvalenvee338]

Ancient people: Oh no, Bob is convulsing, his brain must be bleeding. Also ancient people: Better make him bleed more! *pulls out screwdriver*

[@DegreesOfThree]

Fauci approved 👍

[@deek0]

Did they have screw driver at that time

[@treesap3749]

Trepanation is a perfectly valid and still practiced way to treat epidural hematoma.

[@1.4142]

Wikipedia: Modern surgeons generally use the term craniotomy for this procedure. However, unlike our ancestors, craniotomy must be done after diagnostic imaging (which included computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging) pinpointed the issues within the brain. The preoperative imaging allows for accurate examination and evaluation. Unlike trepanation, the removed piece of skull is typically replaced as soon as possible. Trepanation instruments, nowadays being replaced with cranial drills, are now available with diamond-coated rims, which are less traumatic than the classical trephines with sharp teeth. They are smooth to soft tissues and cut only bone. Additionally, the specially designed drills come with a safety feature that prevents the drill from penetrating into the brain tissue (through the dura mater). Along with antisepsis and prophylaxis of infection, modern neurosurgery is a common procedure for many reasons other than head trauma.

[@macaylacayton2915]

well I mean some ancient treatments are still used today oddly enough. the reason certain ones aren't used is because they are too risky or too deadly, or they're the lobotomy and then they're both deadly and risky. bloodletting is to an extent still used today for certain conditions but not many.

[@tomrsgirl]

Crazy that this video just came out and landed in my recommended. My dad just suffered a seizure out of no where while he was driving on the highway 2 weeks ago (luckily we’re all ok even if our car is trashed). It’s an adjustment for all of us, especially him, but we’re hopeful he’ll have a pretty good quality of life with all the modern treatments and information we have now.

[@brookiki]

I’m glad you’re okay. Watching anyone, especially someone you care about, having a seizure can be terrifying and I can’t even begin to imagine how it would feel to be a car while they were driving. If it makes you feel any better, some people can have one or two unexplained seizures and never have them again. My mom had two when she was younger and the doctors couldn’t find a reason and she didn’t have anymore.

[@izzywoods794]

Wishing him a speedy recovery♥️

[@tomrsgirl]

@@brookiki the entire experience was honestly traumatizing but we’re just happy we made it out alive. It’s harder for my dad cause he feels responsible. It’s really just been taking one day at a time. Thank you for your concern! I’m happy that it hasn’t happened again to your mom and I honestly hope she never has another one 🙏

[@tomrsgirl]

@@izzywoods794 thank you!

[@mirisisolak4488]

I'm glad your all okay. Sending love and hope to your family.

[@cz5472]

Can we just appreciate how smooth the animation is

[@priyachand2697]

Here because my dad is epileptic. I grew up caring for him when he'd have a seizure. His first seizure happened when my mom was 8 months pregnant with me. When he was 18 and in the US Army after he migrated to the states, he got into a humvee accident hitting a tree and going head first out the bulletproof window into the tree. First seizure happened when he was 31 years old for scarred brain tissue from the trauma he faced13 years later. If there's anyone in the world to write an autobiography on, it would be him. He's the greatest man I know. Experienced so much tragedy, racism, neglect, unappreciation, in life and still remained humble, and positive till today accomplishing more than I've seen people born and raised with privilege in the states have ever done. If you have a great dad, please commend them.

[@jessiezack9999]

So nice my prayers r with him

[@SCP--fj2jr]

*So a seizure is a brain's version of an earthquake.* *That's.. intriguing.*

[@Martyn737]

More like a short circuit. Believe me, it feels like every nerve and muscle on your body is electrocuted after a siezure. Took me days to bring back my body to normal

[@unbound2424]

@@Martyn737 sheesh bro hope ur doing good,

[@s.c.p-0493]

Another doctor.

[@SCP--fj2jr]

@@s.c.p-0493 *Another Cure.*

[@s.c.p-0493]

@@SCP--fj2jr We have more curing to do anyway bubonic plague is back.

[@D0or]

What if we used 100% of our brains ? All the neurons firing at the same time is called a seizure Edit:- shot just got political

[@Cionaoith]

If we used 100% of our brains, we'd get rid of the 2-party political system.

[@paigewhitfield3624]

I would be worried, because SO many people have bad intentions that if we all used 100% of our brains things would get from bad to worse. For now, what we use of our brains now is like a restraint.

[@internetperson9813]

I just commented this but looks like I don't need to.

[@vismivijayan6361]

What if we are actually using 100%?

[@paigewhitfield3624]

@@pacchioni985 I don't think you were attacking me at all 🤣 I'm sorry if it came off that way. I capitalized after to show emphasis on that I didn't know until I researched and fact checked myself. I actually appreciate the correction. And then, I added to what I did learn on that website to support the claim I have in that we don't use all of our brain. No hard feelings 🤣😁

[@i_changed_my_username_ha8718]

"His seizures improved." I'm just imagining "Wow, that was a much better seizure! I liked that seizure a lot more than the last one. "

[@macaylacayton2915]

what they mean by "his seizures improved" is that the seizures have been managed. I know because I have epilepsy myself and I take medications for it, so my seizures have been managed which means they improved. improved doesn't just mean better in quality, it also means life has improved or something has been managed.

[@i_changed_my_username_ha8718]

@@macaylacayton2915 Thanks for the explanation! :0

[@macaylacayton2915]

@@i_changed_my_username_ha8718 no problem, that terminology can be a bit confusing. I do understand why you thought what you thought, 'improved' is typically to say when things get better, but 'get better' doesn't they were better feeling but better for health

[@izzywoods794]

@@i_changed_my_username_ha8718 😂😂😂

[@lawra89]

I would most certainly rather have a partial seizure than a convulsive seizure. A partial seizure for me can last seconds to multiple partial seizures over 30 minutes with no convulsions. Where a tonic-clonic (grand mal) convulsive seizure can lead to biting my tongue to the point that it bleeds, falling, with the soreness of convulsing that can last several weeks. Literally. Just wanted you to understand what seizures improving means.

[@Ojuolape]

Also, grateful we no longer have to “perform” trepanation 😑

[@CharlieQuartz]

Terpanation is just the process of drilling a hole in someone’s skull and is regularly performed today to relieve intracranial pressure, stop bleeding, or remove tumors. Some instances of trepanation in the past were beneficial if done to relieve the proper ailments and without harming the brain.

[@GeeklingNo1]

Actually trepanation is a medical practice today. There are cases where the brain pressure is super high and you’ve gotta release some fluid and the best way to do that is a small hole. Just, ya know, under anesthesia and with sterile tools…

[@brookiki]

@@GeeklingNo1 Isn’t it amazing how we’re still using ancient methods because the people did them were into something? Especially ones that sound so ridiculous?

[@macaylacayton2915]

well that is not entirely(though mostly) true, super rarely is bloodletting performed. it's rare because of the massive amount of risk involved. bloodletting is most definitely a last resort beyond last resort option if it goes there.

[@hazels_c]

/drill a hole in your head 😌

[@Jobe-13]

I’ve been taking seizure meds for a year now after having two seizures. I got diagnosed with a condition that causes an excess of water build up in the brain that results in getting seizures. And apparently I’ve had it since I was a baby but it only shows itself later in life. Seizures are real interesting things.

[@nathanshelton4487]

I’ve had seizures for about 11 years, I’m 19 and they said I would grow out of them, so far no luck even after years of different medications, they are something else

[@Jobe-13]

@@nathanshelton4487 Truly

[@macaylacayton2915]

same here buddy, I had one seizure, got diagnosed and then started taking meds. I then had a SECOND SEIZURE after starting the meds and somehow the medication I take didn't work because dosage issues. I got diagnosed in my senior year of high school during COVID of all times(yes I did graduate in 2020, though the seizure actually happened in 2019, the second was October 2020). wait, you have that condition Arnold from Hey Arnold is theorized to have? I forgot the name, but I think I remember hearing of that condition from Hey Arnold theories.

[@valatheer3270]

@@nathanshelton4487 Don't give up on outgrowing it! I had the same thing, diagnosed when I was 6, and didn't outgrow it until last year (19 years old). A few others I know outgrew theirs in their 20s.

[@kiara198923]

Hey love. I just had my 4th seizure within a span of years and it's a scary thing to go through but I wasn't getting any seizure meds for it since 2021. Def would love to keep in touch if you'd like through social media.

[@madelyn8460]

As someone with epilepsy, it does feel like the only cure is divine intervention.

[@Martyn737]

True and in my case this was the divine intervention that stop my seafaring career forver.

[@herbert42069]

@@Martyn737 same

[@xarnies8738]

i wish divine intervention would work for me lmaoooo nothing is working and i only have one thing left to try… they gonna take part of my brain out in november and if that doesn’t work, i have no clue what imma do

[@nicolasribeiro7914]

@@xarnies8738 Then God bless you!

[@halfwayspiral8460]

@@xarnies8738 hope u good luck

[@amitgenre6296]

Seizure can be caused by lack of sleep for long duration like two to three days along with heavy responsibility. Generally, sensitive people who are not immune to hectic schedule get stroke or seizure attack. In this case a proper rest and some short term medication would be helpful. Getting the severity of seizure can cause anxiety and depression both. It's totally havoc but holistic and medication helps to adapt a new normal life.

[@EmiCooper1003]

I think this happened to me on Saturday, I had a seizure and I think it was due to high levels of stress and screen time.

[@Saldivinorum]

Word to the wise: Don't listen to medical advice from illiterate crackpots in KZbin comment sections. If you believe you've had a seizure and aren't already being treated by an actual doctor, go see an actual doctor. Just saying lol

[@EmiCooper1003]

@@Saldivinorum don't worry, I have an official epilepsy diagnosis and am being treated by specialist doctors and nurses. I have also been prescribed seizure prevention drugs and take them regularly. Thanks for the advice, though!

[@tiajoseph7309]

@@Saldivinorum As someone with epilepsy, I can say that the person who commented is correct, as I've had several seizures do to horrible sleep schedules. It's one of my main triggers but thankfully, that hasn't been an issue lately. But yes, it is always best to see a doctor.

[@MarabiaSmith]

This sounds like one of the theories my neurologist has for my seizures. I have focal epilepsy, so yes, spot on.

[@katongobkampamba9808]

Kids today: "I wish I was born in an earlier time, no one understands me" 500BC: "he's possessed"

[@haarpic]

Yas we were born in the wrong generation ✨

[@maria-melek]

Lol 😂

[@gbajpai342]

I am diagnosed with the same having tonic clonic and complex partial seizure since last 8 years and 3-4 times a year and recently gone through its surgery and removal of left hippocampus and amygdala 6 months ago after which i am not getting any of its symptoms but a little loss of memory and recalling words and facts........seizures and medicine damaged me alot like lenses , constipation, haemmoroids, cough , problem in breathing, being more talkative ,etc. ..........my education got distroyed......... no one can understand what i am going through and i bless to god for a new life........its just enough in this competitive situation.

[@user-ed2pw1ne7ve]

Seizures can happen after a stroke, a closed head injury, an infection such as meningitis or another illness. Many times, though, the cause of a seizure is unknown. Most seizure disorders can be controlled with medication, but management of seizures can still have a significant impact on your daily life.

[@benadams3569]

About nine years after having meningitis, I had my first of three seizures over a three year period of time. The first, I was not medicated and the last two I wasn't taking it regularly (because I was careless).

[@abc4356]

Beautifully done video. Simple and concise but at the same time detailed and informative as well. Thanks for the Dos and Donts too. 🙂

[@davidroddick91]

I had my first seizure when I was sixteen. Medications got it under control, and after a few years of tinkering, they got the right dose of the right stuff. I went 30 years without a seizure before suffering a "breakthrough" seizure a couple of years ago. I am so thankful that I don't live in the days of trepanation, and never had to have part of my brain removed. One other type of surgery you didn't mention is the severing of the corpus callosum, the bundle of nerve fibres which connect the two halves of the brain. This doesn't eliminate seizures, but reduces their severity in people who suffer full-brain seizures. It is rare, because most people only suffer seizures in part of the brain, and therefore this procedure would not help them.

[@pamelaashabahebwa8414]

Kindly advise on the medication that you have had, I always have seizure every day, every night but on my left side

[@Orrinn123]

Good move on showing the correct response to seizures at the end. Very important information

[@Noukz37]

Thank you very much for adding the tips/warning at the end, ALL people should know these basics!

[@Theheadgiver]

Ive had epilepsy for 11 years, this past weekend was a horrible period for my seizures. Crazy timing that this comes out right after it happens

[@jenniebun]

wishing you the best

[@yasmatu]

Hug! I hope it gets better!

[@huntershowlord]

Hope u got better

[@PinkiKumari-lp7lc]

The effort put in for these videos are just priceless! :)

[@abubakarkhalid7148]

Ted ed always amazes us with incredible info and AMAZING animation keep it up B) ❤

[@jessicamueller9316]

I’m epileptic and it was nice to see myself represented! Thanks Ted Ed!

[@EmiCooper1003]

Same!

[@Fr0sh1tz]

oh cool

[@blueprogrammer503]

@@Fr0sh1tz wtf how is that cool im epileptic too ITS NOT COOL.

[@Fr0sh1tz]

@@blueprogrammer503 no, i didnt mean it that way, i didnt wanna come out as rude or something, bc i just wanted to make yall feel a little better about it- im sorry i guess i didnt realize you would be so hurt about it.

[@Fr0sh1tz]

@@blueprogrammer503 i hope ya get treatment

[@trnasmr5746]

Hey TED-Ed!!! I love your animations, narrations and lessons, especially the narrator's voice of this video! The voice is so soothing to hear😊

[@Usada2006]

I hope these animations never stop improving its always so so so good

[@tendou2518]

This is my favorite teacher, like I swear, Ms. Mcue could neverrr🥺🥺⭐️ love you guys

[@damsie64]

Just what I need to know more about myself :)

[@qwertSI2A]

Lets have a time for appreciation of this cool animation

[@davidm.1934]

I’m now 3 years seizure-free and counting! I would get horrible Grand Mal Seizures lasting minutes. I’m lucky I even survived as organ failure can happen.

[@Itshashreaction]

How did you treat yourself?

[@Soyyfelipe]

I love this channel, every video learning something new.

[@lostboy6787]

This is The Best Channel ever. It's Not only education but also, entertaining

[@jarbros.gaming8757]

My dad actually got a seizure, for drinking alcohol. My mom told me that He had to get an MRI to help my dad.

[@sahilnegi4326]

I love these videos. Also, it would be really helpful if you guys start providing the citations too.

[@aarone1777]

After a serious head/brain injury I suffered seizures. After experimenting with and eliminating certain foods I ate; I almost completely ended them. [Rarely] do I have them now!

[@barbarak2836]

That's great! Good for you for being persistent enough to figure it out.

[@artofox]

are you on keto diet?

[@meyounot]

Seizure is a serious disorder that most of us are familiar with. I’m glad of how they made that animation so we must be aware of its occurrence. Also, for the reason that some people make fun of it, like they imitate its abnormalities or movements for memes or for fun. What is the best feature in the video is how to handle patients having seizures. I always remember my classmate before having hyperventilation, which is like a seizure movement. Then, if she is having hyperventilation we don’t counter her actions because it might lead her to injuries, we just put her in a comfortable place and wait until she calms down. Thus, the video is great for having awareness of the do's and don'ts of someone having seizures.

[@roxanarx0]

Love these videos. They’re so helpful and the animation is awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@klovell6793]

I like how at 3:46 it looks like the two doctors are flirting and then pans over to the surgeon who is awkwardly third wheeling.

[@sebastianelytron8450]

I had a seizure on my date last night Really shook things up

[@bazie6947]

*PADUM PSHHH*

[@NidhiSingh-mk8lx]

TED-ED always amazes...the narration , the animation.. everything is just so beautiful and satisfying 👌

[@khaylacinco197]

In general, a seizure is due to excess electrical activity in the brain. Seizures are the primary symptom of epilepsy, but one seizure alone doesn't mean you have epilepsy. This video is very informative. I’m glad that this channel exist because it helps so much in understanding what is seizure in a very informative and simple way. I was fascinated on how the ancient people used to treat seizure especially the Trepanation, a surgery that drill a hole in a person’s skull to let the blood escape, and the Craniotomy, which is done by removing a part of patients skull temporarily to extract scarred brain tissue. Just by thinking the treatment and method they used makes me so glad that we have now a more convenient and advance Anti-seizure medications that could help to control and manage seizure. After I learned in the video that even though there are dozens of available seizure medications and the seizure treatments become more advanced as years go by, the fact that the underlying pathology of many seizure remain unclear makes me sad. I cannot imagine the things and struggles people with this kind of illness went through because I know for sure that one of the downside of this illness are that it would have a significant impact on their mental as well as on their physical health and it would cause limitations to all aspects of their life such as their social interaction which may cause anxiety and depression.

[@thehayman3060]

hey Ted-Ed! Love the great content per usual. I really enjoyed your series on the poems and the "why you should read" series. It would be nice if you could make those again. Best Wishes!

[@helpgirlimhavingalifecrisis]

Love this! Would love to see stuff on fungus at some point, especially why they’re so hard to treat.

[@macaylacayton2915]

"Lock thought you could treat seizures with medications which he proved by treating seizures with Potassium Bromide(or KBr) and Worsley thought you could treat seizures by removing part of the brain." Me:well, they technically are both correct, though the second is rarely done unless they are severe enough or that region of the brain is deemed "non-essiential" or "won't cause harm to the person overall", medications are more often used

[@whyhellothere3471]

The background music is so calming and scenic for a topic about seizures. Sorta makes sense.

[@nica5698]

This video was very informative! I was very much blown by how the ancient times used to create dire treatments in prevention of seizure. Just thinking about how grateful we are now that we have seizure medications that are much more convenient and rapidly advancing. Kudos to the people and doctors for their hard work in learning more about the complexity of the brain and the human body in general.

[@dynamosaurusimperious2718]

I feel like this was a great video about Seizure and how to solve them,also the animation was very good.

[@samirachawla9889]

Love this channel so much 😌✨👌

[@plasma555cathode7]

Why is this so relaxing

[@bilalyakub6496]

Thanks a lot for this video... Perfectly explained 👍👍👍👍

[@geekyambi8774]

I am one of those people who has never had a preexisting condition and my doctors didn't know what to do for a while. they kept trying different medications, finally found one that works. Thank God. I am 5 yrs seizure-free now

[@Ash_Wynn]

a few days ago we celebrated 2 years seizure free for my sister, she has dravet syndrome which is usually much much worse. shes doing very good!!

[@commieslowj4ms]

What a coincidence. I was just researching on this same topic recently and I could only find limited videos that were comprehensive and easy to understand. I am in fact a visual learner. Very noice

[@hmkarabekir]

Thanks for caption.

[@thetinmaamfromozthemagicdragon]

i like at how @1:39 the guy just freakin dies..., lol

[@megamind_2222]

I started having seizures after I had a concussion when I was 6 and they were a horrible affliction. I found myself in emergency rooms countless times as a kid and to this day, I hate flourescent lights with a passion because they remind me of my hospital visits. The eventually seizures went away after some years but they came back in 2017 when I was in college. I tried 3 different meds but they either couldn't control them or they made me feel like a zombie. I eventually landed on lamotrigine and although it has it's own side effects, it has managed to control my seizures rather well and for the first time in years, I have managed to clock in a full year without a single seizure. My prayers to those going through epilepsy, it can be a tormenting disorder but I now know for a fact that there is hope. Stay strong y'all.

[@davidclifford6125]

Really well done. 💜

[@Hallows4]

I've had classmates who suffered from seizures: In third grade, a boy had one over Christmas break (I think it was of the "Complex Partial" variety) and when school resumed he gave a lengthy explanation of what happened to him and how annoying it was to go for the CAT scan/MRI. In high school, there were at least two incidents I can recall when someone collapsed on the floor, twitching, and the teachers made all of us step back from him, sometimes shepherding us outside the classroom until it was resolved.

[@13AxelRoxas]

I had a siezure once and I still remember it so clearly apart from after I blacked out at first after I woke up I didn't even remember it was just like I woke up after going to bed but I quickly recalled what happened and I even remember the pain I felt in my hand I ended up in hospital for the rest of the day and had to take a week off College but I'm on meds now and I haven't had a bad one like that in 11 years hopefully there won't be a second one.

[@midimusicforever]

Good stuff !

[@leeanne19971]

It’s a small thing but i love that they depict a female surgeon!!!!

[@Aman-qr6wi]

Yes, considering how very few neurosurgeons are women.

[@kinghangtong8028]

Good and clear video.

[@poieincreareimago1210]

Ted Ed the best platform for students to learn psychology; politics , history and much more beyond their thinking . I really request to add subtitles so that we can capture particular words and terms and new vocabulary ! Only to use subtitles for specific terms names of persons and timelines . I really enjoying viewing videos on ted ed 😊 .... I love animations used

[@Vicioussama]

My dad has had micro-seizures that you don't even notice, but it's caused him to have serious memory problems for years. This is a topic that hits close to home.

[@gothnerd887]

Do you mean a petit mal?

[@bunnyb4685]

Thanks for this video!!

[@Ojuolape]

Love learning the history behind medical cases I treat daily!

[@maria-melek]

Thank you for all you and the rest of the world of medicine does :)

[@hsaqib8995]

Thank you for sharing.

[@xaviermantha63]

Thanks for the video.

[@Amr-H]

Your channel inspired me to create my own ❤️ i hope to work with you someday ❤️

[@thegreatcookie7720]

One treatment not mentioned is a VNS (vagus nerve stimulator). I just had one put in not long ago. The simplest way to explain it is like a pacemaker for your brain

[@YouAndImpact]

Very nice video 👌

[@felixdogan6776]

I was kinda burn out so I thought I would watch some videos but I discovered that when I learn things I'm better that's why I like watching documentries or reading books I think

[@TheInkPitOx]

I've been suffering from seizures for over 20 years. We've managed to dramatically improve them over the years, but I still have them. This video was very informative.

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[@jessiezack9999]

My brother also have it and his name is also keith how r u know our dr said people can outgrow them

[@TheInkPitOx]

@@jessiezack9999 Like I said, I've had them for over 20 years. They started as strong auras when I was in middle school, with the actual seizures beginning in high school.

[@anitanielsen1061]

3:31 Hey, I see two of my medicines in there! Apparently, baby me cycled through MANY brands of anti-seizure medicines, and it took FOREVER to find one WITHOUT side effects

[@CSL_]

A+ editing and writing ✍️ 🫡

[@Robertganca]

I would have added one more do at the end of the video. Remove nearby objects from the person having the seizure to reduce or even completely eliminate the possibility for the person to hit an object and injure themselves.

[@SmokedOutJ]

Crazy to watch, I had brain surgery for my epilepsy’s little over a year now, took a nice little chunk out but my seizures drastically reduced n got rid of the minor ones n’ very rarely do I have grand mal pretty cool to see the history of treatments 🙂

[@saaranshshergill6024]

Hope you are doing fine these days. Did you face any problem related to brain functioning as in remembering things and other day to day activities post surgery?

[@neilmagsino9375]

My brain learning more about itself everyday. Nice.

[@ardim0928]

Thanks for sharing this topic, also.. i have seizure also.

[@johnnykwon8173]

It is possible that dendrytes play a significant role in how one will respond to treatment. The animation of the canus triggered by electrical current is a good example. Once the circuit is complete, and once the application of current ceases, typically what remains are dendrytes where there was once healthy neurons. We can use the layman’s term of misfire to describe this particular occurrence with common comprehension. I like to say that even with damage taken place, it seems to me possible that the remnants can act as a scaffold for new neurological activity to form.

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

Nice video.

[@mariocesarbenitez5552]

Thanks from Colombia

[@hampter162]

HOW is he so calm?!

[@phunkymind23]

I have Temporal Lobe Epilepsy and experience complex partial seizures. It feels like deja vu, but it gets progressively worse until I'm no longer aware. I was diagnosed three years ago, and I take Tegretol, but the scar has always been there. I also had what's called status epilepticus when I was three. It's when the entire brain gets overactive. If my mother hadn't called the ambulance, I wouldn't be here to tell you about it. That could be another video idea.

[@greenbutter3190]

Stable video 👍

[@Amitdas-gk2it]

Thank you 😊

[@KRiMEKiDSK]

I love this channel

[@Borderlineshine]

Sharing to anyone else who deals with this condition but I have had epilepsy since puberty and they increased into my adulthood. The one thing that truly helped me was when I cut back on alcohol

[@uff26]

The best ❤️

[@jessabelletejada6382]

I like this video because it is very informative and educational. Now I know what seizure means. I was really amaze that there are different ways on how treat seizures long ago, but I was more surprised during 400 BCE because they have believed that seizure was caused by bleeding in the skull and they employed a technique called trepanation which is like drilling a hole in the skull to let blood escape and relieve pressure on the brain. It made me think that the treatments before was more likely risky. But now thanks to the modern and advanced medicines because it really helps now managing seizures. I have never seen a person who is in a seizure situation but I have heard some of the person I know that they have seen it and they say it’s really struggling for them. It really made me think the struggles they have been through so if I/we would encounter a person on a seizure we already know what to do and we should help them. Thanks to TED-Ed for sharing a wonderful informative video!

[@alexbees]

Thank you

[@Martyn737]

I can relate to this 100%. Its only after 25 years did i learn i have epilepsy. Now i take phenytoin everyday which is expensive here and the government isn't allowing medical use of marijuana unless your terminal. Few years ago i dont experience that aura feeling but now i feel it every morning which means i can go to seizure very soon if i don't stop what im doing and sit and calm down

[@rickseiden1]

Trepanation. Drilling holes in the skull. Without any kind of anesthetic. You're wide awake and feeling EVERYTHING. DAMN!

[@NehaSharma-od5gz]

Isn't it fascinating how smart humans are? I mean no other, literally no other organism on earth comes even close to the human intelligence. Although we take it for Granted but if we look back to it we are really advanced beings.