Presentation
[…] region according to the EEG presentation, though no definite side could be identified and no focal clinical presentations was observed. [nature.com]
Modern digital television sets that cannot be maladjusted in this way and refresh the image on the screen at very high speed present less of a risk than older television sets. [en.m.wikipedia.org]
Entire Body System
- Epilepsy
Sunday, 5th February 2006 Summary Photosensitive epilepsy is a form of epilepsy that is triggered by visual stimuli, such as flickering or high contrast oscillating patterns, and it's believed that around 3% to 5% of people with epilepsy are susceptible [juicystudio.com]
Not the First Time Movies and TV Have Triggered Seizures Photosensitivity affects roughly 3 percent of those with epilepsy, and is more common in children and adolescents with generalized epilepsy or juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, the Epilepsy Foundation [everydayhealth.com]
Treatment of photosensitive epilepsy using coloured glasses. Seizure. 1999 Dec;8(8):444-9. Mayo Clinic, Epilepsy Diagnosis Epilepsy Research UK, Epilepsy and Photosensitivity [theraspecs.com]
ALSO READ: Epilepsy awareness: The role of traditional healers in epilepsy care Triggers for seizures are not the same as causes for epilepsy. [standardmedia.co.ke]
- Asymptomatic
Google Scholar Robin JJ, Tolan GD, Arnold JW : Ten-year experience with abnormal EEGs in asymptomatic adult males. Aviat Space Environ Med 1978 ;49: 732 - 736. [journals.sagepub.com]
Asymptomatic people who have light sensitivity in EEG. [dovepress.com]
- Anemia
Prolonged rupture of membranes Meconium-stained fluid Multiple births Lack of antenatal care Low birth weight infants Malpresentation Augmentation of labour with oxytocin Antepartum hemorrhage Severe eclampsia and pre-eclampsia Antepartum and intrapartum anemia [en.wikipedia.org]
Gastrointestinal
- Muscle Rigidity
In addition to seizures, symptoms may include unsteadiness, muscle rigidity, and intellectual disability. Reflex Epilepsy In reflex epilepsy, seizures are triggered by specific environmental stimuli. [nyulangone.org]
Eyes
- Blurred Vision
Also, try to recall any unusual symptoms that may have preceded the seizure, such as: Dizziness Blurred vision Muscle twitching If you notice these warning signs, cover one eye and turn your head from the stimuli immediately. [webmd.com]
These signs could be things such as dizziness, blurred vision, loss of awareness or muscle twitching. If this happens, you should immediately stop them playing the game. [epilepsyqueensland.com.au]
Some children have severely blurred vision or even blindness during the seizure. The child’s eyes and head may turn to one side. They may feel nausea or stomach pain, or may vomit. Some children have head pain during the seizure. [aboutkidshealth.ca]
Musculoskeletal
- Muscle Twitch
Symptoms include: Loss of consciousness and patient falls to the ground Muscles contract and body stiffens Patient cries out Breathing pattern changes Patient bites tongue and inside of cheeks Limbs jerk or twitch as muscles tighten and relax Loss of [webmd.com]
These signs could be things such as dizziness, blurred vision, loss of awareness or muscle twitching. If this happens, you should immediately stop them playing the game. [epilepsyqueensland.com.au]
Psychiatrical
- Abnormal Behavior
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes (ranging from several times a day to once in several years) of convulsive seizures, impaired consciousness, abnormal behavior, and other disturbances produced by uncontrolled electrical [birket.com]
Neurologic
- Seizure
Medication and avoiding visual triggers can help gain seizure control. How do I know if I have photosensitive epilepsy? Some people only have photosensitive seizures, while others may have other seizure types as well as photosensitive seizures. [epilepsy.org.au]
The exact nature of the stimulus or stimuli that triggers the seizures varies from one patient to another, as does the nature and severity of the resulting seizures (ranging from brief absence seizures to full tonic–clonic seizures ). [en.m.wikipedia.org]
- Convulsions
Widespread Episode of Photo Convulsive Seizures Many people have heard of photo convulsive seizures. [verywellhealth.com]
BOTH central and peripheral mechanisms may be involved in the convulsive response to photic stimulation in certain epileptics. [jamanetwork.com]
Peter Camfield, The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences Book Description Photosensitive epilepsy is a relatively rare condition in which convulsions are precipitated by visual stimuli. [amazon.com]
Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling or striking nearby objects. Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. [support.xbox.com]
If a seizure does occur because of PSE, in almost all cases, it will be a generalised tonic-clonic seizure (the person will become rigid and will then fall to the ground, where there will be jerking/convulsing of all four limbs). [irishhealth.com]
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
Rare generalized tonic-clonic seizures may occur following the absence or myoclonic seizure. When generalized tonic-clonic seizures occur, it is usually by accident. [epilepsy.com]
The most common form of reflex epilepsy is visual sensitive or photosensitive epilepsy, in which flickering or flashing light provokes generalized tonic-clonic seizures. [aboutkidshealth.ca]
VEEG: video electroencephalography; PCR: photoconvulsive response; IPS: intermittent photic stimulation; GTCS: generalized tonic-clonic seizures; PGTCS: partial secondarily generalized tonic-clonic seizures; PS: partial seizures; ES: electrical seizures [nature.com]
Pure photosensitive epilepsy, characterized by generalized seizures exclusively provoked by a flicker, is typically a disorder of adolescence, with a female predominance. [30,66,67] The seizures are reported to be typically generalized tonic-clonic, as [medscape.com]
Epilepsies with onset in adolescence included juvenile absence epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, generalized tonic-clonic seizures on awakening, photosensitive epilepsy, mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, progressive myoclonic epilepsy and other partial [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
- Confusion
These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. [support.xbox.com]
When the seizure ends, the muscles relax and the person slowly regains consciousness.After the seizure, the person may: Be confused Feel tired Have memory loss for a short time Have a headache Feel sore Recovery time varies. [de.slideshare.net]
This may last up to three minutes followed by mild confusion and a return to normal within minutes. In either case, the person is not aware of what happened during the seizure. [birket.com]
After the seizure, the person may: Be confused Feel tired Have memory loss for a short time Have a headache Feel sore Recovery time varies. Some people are able to return to normal activity soon after a seizure. Others may need to rest. [webmd.com]
[…] discordant for photosensitive epilepsy: first report of possible visual priming in humans. ( 16146452 ) de Haan GJ...Bertram E 2005 32 Ocular defects in photosensitive epilepsy. ( 15105955 ) Anyanwu EC...Ehiri J 2004 33 Paroxysmal eyelid movements: a confusing [malacards.org]
Treatment
[…] a special diet (ketogenic diet) that can help control seizures Some people need treatment for life. [nhs.uk]
Epilepsy: Risks, Differences, And Treatments Epilepsy Treatment Update: Fats In The Human Brain Could Suppress Seizures, Study Finds [medicaldaily.com]
Stimulus avoidance and stimulus modification can be an effective treatment in some patients and can sometimes be combined with antiepileptic drug treatment. [medscape.com]
Photosensitive Epilepsy Treatment Tips The most important step for photosensitive epilepsy treatment is to be properly diagnosed. [theraspecs.com]
I have even seen websites for epilepsy treatment with blinking icons or scrolling banners. Real, real intelligent. [amazon.com]
Prognosis
Prognosis and Therapy The prognosis for control of seizures induced by visual stimulation is generally very good, [67,93,94,95,96,97] especially in pure photosensitive epilepsy and juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in which valproate is the drug of choice, [medscape.com]
It includes details of many recent studies including drug therapy and the genetics of photosensitivity and also looks at the long term prognosis for the condition, pattern sensitivity, video game epilepsy and provides advice on procedures to reduce the [amazon.com]
Google Scholar | Crossref | Medline | ISI Jeavons PM, Bishop A., Harding GFA : The prognosis of photosensitivity. Epilepsia 1986 ;27: 569 - 575. [journals.sagepub.com]
Pazzaglia P, D'Alessandro R, Lozito A, Lugaresi E - Classification of partial epilepsies according to the symptomatology of seizures: practical value and prognosis implications. Epilepsia 23:343, 1982. [ Links ] 19. [scielo.br]
Etiology
In this article, the authors explain the clinical, electrophysiological, and etiological characteristics of this epilepsy syndrome. [medlink.com]
[…] of 100% oxygen.[5][6] There is considerable controversy over the diagnosis of birth asphyxia due to medicolegal reasons.[7][8] Because of its lack of precision, the term is eschewed in modern obstetrics.[9] Cause[edit] Basically, understanding of the etiology [en.wikipedia.org]
[…] where etiology may also be either idiopathic or symptomatic. [dovepress.com]
ES was defined as EEG seizure pattern similarly to the ictal pattern of PS but not accompanied by clinical manifestations and was classified as subclinical seizure activity. 2) An idiopathic etiology was considered according to the normal findings on [nature.com]
Epidemiology
Definition and Epidemiology Photosensitive epilepsy is a well-known condition characterized by seizures in patients who show photoparoxysmal responses on electroencephalography (EEG) elicited by intermittent photic stimulation. [1,2] First, it is important [medscape.com]
Concert organisers and audience should warn against the risk of seizures and promote precautionary measures in susceptible individuals. epilepsy epidemiology preventive medicine This is an open access article distributed in accordance with the Creative [bmjopen.bmj.com]
Epidemiology Edit PSE affects approximately one in 4,000 people, or 5% of individuals with epilepsy. [1] It is more common in women and people who are younger. [1] Society and culture Edit Law Edit A law requiring PSE warnings be displayed on packages [en.m.wikipedia.org]
Epidemiology [ edit ] PSE affects approximately one in 4,000 people, or 5% of individuals with epilepsy. [1] It is more common in women and people who are younger. [1] Society and culture [ edit ] Law [ edit ] A law requiring PSE warnings be displayed [en.wikipedia.org]
Pathophysiology
Further studies could reveal the findings’ significance in the pathophysiology of epilepsy in children with ASD. [mdedge.com]
The pathophysiology of photosensitivity is still remained unclear. [nature.com]
Probably, the pathophysiologic mechanisms of photoparoxysmal response in some photosensitive patients might undergo an evolutionary process. [51] The large majority of patients do not need anticonvulsant therapy, but, when needed, the drug of choice is [medscape.com]
The general principles guiding the causes and the pathophysiology of perinatal asphyxia are grouped into antepartum causes and intra partum causes. As these are the various points to which insults can occur to the foetus. [en.wikipedia.org]
Dantendorfer K, Amering M, Baischer W, Berger P, Steinberger K, Windhaber J, Katschnig H: Is there a pathophysiological link between panic disorder and epilepsy? Acta Psychiatr Scand 1995;91:430–432. [karger.com]
Prevention
Luckily, there’s a new Epilepsy blocker for sufferers that helps prevent epileptic seizures and it comes in the form of a Chrome extension. [reclaimthenet.org]
Learn about contraception and ways to prevent and ways to prevent problems during pregnancy. Other medications that have been used to treat this epilepsy include benzodiazepines like clobazam (Onfi) or clonazepam, and topiramate (Topamax). [epilepsy.com]
Some recommendations regarding photo convulsive seizure prevention include: Placing a light filter on your television or computer screen to prevent excessive light contrast Avoiding situations with flashing lights Looking away from graphic patterns and [verywellhealth.com]
[…] causes exist, asphyxia and hypoxic-ihy affect a substantial number of babies, and they are preventable causes of cerebral palsy [en.wikipedia.org]
Therefore closing both eyes does not prevent photosensitive reaction but on contrary may increase risk because of red-tinted light filtering through the eyelids. [epilepsygroup.com]