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Reasons for Development of Seizures-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon the reasons for seizure development as follows: Seizures are caused by sudden, abnormal, increased electrical discharge in the brain. This sudden increased electrical activity in the brain can be secondary to the following reasons. Any episodes of trauma involving the brain, such as mechanical injury sustained during falls and accidents, can result in excessive electrical discharge leading to seizure development. Compromised blood supply to parts of brain, secondary to any clot formation or [...]

Pathophysiology of Seizures

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon the pathophysiology of seizures as follows: Nerve impulses in the brain are transmitted from one cell to the other as mild electrical impulses. Many factors such as, neurotransmitters in the brain, sodium and glucose concentrations in the blood, bacterial infections, blood and oxygen supply to the brain, and mechanical injury to the brain play a significant role in influencing these nerve impulses in the brain. Some of these factors can act [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Topamax-10

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Topamax as follows: Topamax can take some time to fairly adjust to your body and reach a therapeutic level in your blood, before preventing seizure episodes. Topamax also can be used to prevent migraine headaches and takes some time to reach the therapeutic levels. Do not discontinue taking the medication without your physician’s consult, as you failed to see the desired result immediately after taking [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Topamax-9

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Topamax as follows: Topamax use can result in obstruction to the drainage of fluid (aqueous humor) in the eye, increase in the intraocular pressure, and leading to glaucoma. Individuals can present with eye pain, headache, and diminished vision with haloes around light, which can progress to vision loss and permanent blindness, if not acted upon immediately. Observe compliance with any periodical vision exams recommended. Report [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Topamax-8

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Topamax as follows: Topamax use can result in poor motor coordination and unsteadiness, with increased fall risk and accidents. Confusion and dizziness with Topamax use, can add to the motor incoordination, thus enhancing the fall risk significantly. Observing compliance with general fall prevention measures and DME recommended, such as, cane or walker, can help prevent falls and injuries. Topamax use can result in reduced sweating [...]