Epilepsy is a group of disorders in which there are recurrent attacks due to electrical abnormality in the brain. There are various types of seizures (epileptic attacks) but the most common forms are-
• Grandmal (tonic-clonic)
• Petitmal (abscences)
These are generalized seizures. Classic abscences (petitmal) are seen mostly in children.
Causes of epilepsy:
• Familial
• Loss of appetite ( prolonged)
• Hypocalcaemia (decreased calcium in blood).
• Injury to brain.
• Brain haemorrhage
• In primary epilepsy, no cause is present. It is the commonest type of epilepsy.
Factors which may trigger seizures:
• Sleep deprivation
• Emotional stress
• Physical and mental exhaustion
• Infections, high fever
• Drug ingestion or sudden withdrawal
• Flickering light, visual patterns, watching tv from near distance.
Acupressure treatment:
GV/Du 6, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 25, 26
CV 12, 14
LI 4
UB 15, 60, 61, 62
K1
P 5, 6, 7, 8
L 11
Sp 1
Ex 1, 6
Reflex points: brain, spinal column, all glands.
In addition to above points, treatment should be based on the cause of the disease and the related points should also be taken.