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Treatment of Grand Mal Seizure!

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 18 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture
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Treatment of Grand mal seizure

Homeopathic Treatment of Grand mal seizure
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Grand mal seizure
Psychotherapy Treatment of Grand mal seizure
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Grand mal seizure
Surgical Treatment of Grand mal seizure
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Grand mal seizure
Other Treatment of Grand mal seizure
What is Grand mal seizure
Symptoms of Grand mal seizure
Causes of Grand mal seizure
Risk factors of Grand mal seizure
Complications of Grand mal seizure
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Grand mal seizure
Precautions & Prevention of Grand mal seizure
Treatment of Grand mal seizure 

Homeopathic Treatment of Grand Mal Seizure

Homeopathy calms nervous system. It has reputation of curing seizures and convulsions. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines for treatment of Grand Mal seizure are:

Bufo
Calc ars
Cuprum
Oena
Caust
Hyos
Viscum

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Grand Mal Seizure

Acupuncture has unique reputation in treatment of all neurological disorders. It uses condition specific acupoints to re-establish normal energy flow along channels and improves organ system physiology.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Grand mal seizure

In the allopathic Treatment of Grand mal seizure, medications used are Oxcarbazepine, Gabapentin, Topiramate, Phenytoin, Valproic acid, Pregabalin, Zonisamide, and Levetiracetam etc.

Surgical Treatment of Grand mal seizure

For brain lesions or tumors, a neurosurgeon may surgically remove the tissue causing grand mal seizures.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Grand mal seizure

Low carbohydrate diet increases ketones in the body, which may decrease overall seizures.

What is Grand mal seizure?

A grand mal seizure features a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions. It is also known as a tonic-clonic seizure.

 Symptoms of Grand mal seizure

A warning feeling (aura) before a grand mal seizure
Loss of bowel and bladder control
Unresponsiveness after convulsions
Fatigue
Severe headache
People may cry out at the beginning of a seizure

Causes of Grand mal seizure

Brain tumors
Strokes
Very low blood levels of glucose, sodium, calcium or magnesium
Traumatic head injuries
Using or withdrawing from drugs, including alcohol
Encephalitis or meningitis
Injury due to a previous lack of oxygen
Blood vessel malformations in the brain
Genetic syndromes

Risk factors of Grand mal seizure

Any injury to the brain
Family history of seizure disorders
Sleep deprivation
Medical problems that affect electrolyte balance
Alcohol and drug abuse

Complications of Grand mal seizure

Changes in brain function and structure
Joint dislocations
Head injuries
Bone fractures 

Diagnosis of Grand mal seizure

Diagnosis of Grand mal seizure involves the following tests:

Medical history
Neurological exam
Blood tests
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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