Seizure Disorders

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects gptkb:nervous_system
adults
children
elderly
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Epilepsy
gptkbp:canBeAcute yes
gptkbp:canBeChronic yes
gptkbp:canBeFocal yes
gptkbp:canBeGeneralized yes
gptkbp:cause genetic factors
stroke
brain injury
tumors
infections
metabolic disturbances
gptkbp:characterizedBy recurrent seizures
gptkbp:complication gptkb:trauma
gptkb:sudden_unexpected_death_in_epilepsy_(SUDEP)
status epilepticus
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:EEG
clinical evaluation
MRI
gptkbp:firstDescribed antiquity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Seizure Disorders
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:G40
gptkbp:prevalence about 50 million people
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkbp:riskFactor family history
stroke
developmental disorders
head trauma
brain infections
gptkbp:symptom loss of consciousness
convulsions
muscle rigidity
staring spells
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:ketogenic_diet
gptkb:vagus_nerve_stimulation
surgery
antiepileptic drugs
gptkbp:triggeredBy stress
sleep deprivation
flashing lights
alcohol withdrawal
fever (in children)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:D004314
gptkb:D005909
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6