Ictal (Ictus)
04 July 2017
A seizure or during a seizure.
Read More >Hypoxia
04 July 2017
Lack of oxygen (below normal levels) to the tissues and organs, including the brain.
Read More >Hippocampus
04 July 2017
Situated on the inner aspect of the temporal lobe, the hippocampus is important for learning, memory and language.
Read More >Hippocampal Sclerosis
04 July 2017
Scar tissue or hardening of the inner aspect of temporal lobe (hippocampus). It is a common cause of focal seizures (temporal lobe epilepsy).
Read More >Glutamate
04 July 2017
Major fast excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).
Read More >Glioma
04 July 2017
A type of tumour found in the central nervous system (brain or spinal cord).
Read More >Genes
04 July 2017
Contains information that codes individuals genetic makeup and is passed on from generation to generation.
Read More >Generalised seizures
04 July 2017
When seizure activity is seen in both hemispheres from the outset. Generalised seizures can be convulsive or non-convulsive, for example tonic-clonic or absence seizures.
Read More >Genetic
04 July 2017
Related to genes or hereditary. Not all genetic disorders are inherited though.
Read More >Gabapentin
04 July 2017
Antiepileptic drug also known as Neurontin, Pendine or Gantin. It is primarily used for focal seizures (and nerve pain).
Read More >GABA
04 July 2017
Gaba aminobutyric acid, an important amino acid, functions as the principle inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. This helps control the nerve cells from firing too fast, which can cause seizures. The action of GABA decreases epileptic seizures and muscle spasms.
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