Catamenial epilepsy is when seizures are influenced by hormones. Many women suffer from catamenial epilepsy, but few are diagnosed as their is no definite way to track it. Is this something that applies to you? More about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
Tracking your seizures is important for both you and your doctors to understand your epilepsy. For more info about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
Triggers for epilepsy can differ from person to person. Here, we discuss some common triggers as well as how to identify them. Like what you hear? Tell a friend- https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
Generalized tonic-clonic seizure is a type of seizure that involves the entire brain and body. They can either start from focal seizures (focal to bilateral tonic clonic) and just start from both sides of a brain at once. If they last longer than 5 mins or start to cluster, these can be dangerous for status epilepticus. Like what you hear? Tell a friend- https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
Focal epilepsy is the most common type of epilepsy. Seizures in focal epilepsy come from one particular area of brain or one "focus". The etiology is either something you're born with (congential: dysplasia, heterotopia, perinatal stroke etc.) or something that acquired (i.e stroke, trauma, infection, etc). Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
Generalized epilepsy causes seizures which occur from both halves of the brain at once. An EEG will show "generalized spike wave" discharges. These are usually seen earlier in life and can have a genetic component. Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
Population-based studies indicate that we all face a 3-5% lifetime risk of one seizure but only about 30% of those people will go onto have epilepsy. A first seizure caused by an acute disturbance of brain function (acute symptomatic or provoked) is unlikely to recur. If a first seizure is unprovoked, however, meta-analyses suggest that 30% (even up to 50%) will recur; and after a second unprovoked seizure, 70-80% will recur, justifying the diagnosis of epilepsy. Like what you hear? Spread the w...
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition which affects up to 65 million worldwide. 1 in 26 people will receive this diagnosis. Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
You have 12 different cranial nerves that control your sensory and motor functions. They connect your brain to different parts of the body. Here are 7-12. Pardon the street noise! I live and work in midtown Manhattan! https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
You have 12 different cranial nerves that control your sensory and motor functions. They connect your brain to different parts of the body. Here are the first 6. https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
Neurotransmitters are the body’s chemical messengers. They are the molecules used by the nervous system to transmit messages between neurons, or from neurons to muscles. https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
There are four lobes of the brain: frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital. There are two of each, one on each side. Each lobe has a different purpose and affects a different function. Listen to learn more! https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
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The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous systems. The sympathetic nervous system is important for your 'fight or flight' responses- the sympathetic nervous system directs the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations. Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous systems. The parasympathetic nervous system is important for your 'rest and digest' responses- the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's rest and digestion response when the body is relaxed, resting, or feeding. Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
The autonomic nervous system is an important part of the peripheral nervous system. It regulates involuntary physiologic processes including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestion, and sexual arousal. It is key for your "fight-fight, rest-digest" responses. Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
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Behind every successful neuron are glial cells. Glial cells are non-neuronal cells. They are a diverse range of cells which allow the neuron to do its job. They provide metabolic support to neurons, including neuronal insulation, communication, nutrient transport and even act as immune support. For instance, issues with microglia (a type of glial cells that is helpful for waste transport/immune support for neurons) has been implicated in Alzheimer's disease. Like what you hear? Spread the word! ...
Neurons are the primary component of the nervous system. They are electrically excitable cells which communicate with other electrically excitable cells (i.e other neurons) via synapses. A synapse is an electrochemical signal exchanged by neurons to pass along a message- whether it be from the brain to your body or vice versa. Without neurons, there cannot be a nervous system as the brain would have no way of transmitting information! Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about m...
The human brain is the most complex organ in the body. Made up of millions of neurons, the brain is responsible for everything you feel, see, do and don't do. Learn more about the human brain with this episode! Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
Every week, Dr. Billakota (a board certified neurology and epileptologist) breaks down a topic in neurology. This is your weekly dosage of medical knowledge, in an easy to understand format, in 10 minutes or less! The goal of this podcast is to bring neurology awareness to the average person, hopefully inspire some curiosity and encourage further learning. Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd
