Το σύνδρομο της Εστιακής Επιληψίας και οι επιπτώσεις στην εγκεφαλική λειτουργία του παιδιού

Abstract

One of the most common brain disorders worldwide is epilepsy. It is a syndrome that affects a large percentage of people without age restrictions. Epilepsy has been categorized into different types depending on the focus of an epileptic seizure. This paper analyzes and describes the Focal Epilepsy syndrome. The aim of the work is a better study and acquisition of knowledge regarding Focal Epilepsy. Its purpose is to clarify information and inform teachers about Focal Epilepsy in children. First, the work analyzes the definition, the characteristics of this epilepsy and a historical retrospection. Next, various concepts such as epilepsy and seizures are explained. The pathophysiology of the disease and its genetics are analyzed. Moreover, reference is made to the diagnosis and treatment. The work also focuses on the learning difficulties of children with epilepsy and how it affects their daily lives. Reference is also made to the role of teachers towards epileptic children and how they can help them before or during epileptic seizures. Finally, we conclude that the symptoms and the clinical picture appear after the examination of the encephalogram and depending on the type of epilepsy, the appropriate treatment is determined. We also conclude that focal epilepsy affects the learning ability of the epileptic student and the significance of the teacher's role in the management of the epileptic child.