The Study of Seizure Disorder in Women
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: Despite the increasing interest in sex differences in disease manifestations and responses to treatment, very few data are available on sex differences in seizure types and semiology. Both experimental and clinical evidence indicate that ovarian hormones exert a profound effect on neuronal excitability, though in a complex manner. Aim: The aim was to study seizure disorder in 50 adult women. Methods: A total of 50 adult women admitted with seizure were taken up for the study. Pseudoseizure, syncope, and movement disorder are excluded. Clinical history and physical examination were done in all patients. Result: In this study, seizure occurred during the childbearing age in 78% compared to postmenopausal state which is 32%. The seizure occurred in 32% in the age group of 21–29 years. More common is the generalized seizure. 46% is idiopathic, and 28% is post stroke seizure. Conclusion: Seizure occurrence is more common during childbearing age than the postmenopausal state. The idiopathic seizure occurs at a younger age. The generalized seizure is more common than partial seizure in this study. Stroke is the most common cause of seizure in elderly women.
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R Sownthariya, Heber Anandan
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