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_____ is a disorder resulting in abnormal electrical discharges from the brain cells causing seizures. |
Prostatitis Hypoglycaemia Epilepsy Rheumatoid arthritis |
Epilepsy |
The correct answer is Option (3)- Epilepsy Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain characterized by repeated seizures. A seizure is usually defined as a sudden alteration of behavior due to a temporary change in the electrical functioning of the brain. It is a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures. Epilepsy may occur as a result of a genetic disorder or an acquired brain injury, such as a trauma or stroke. During a seizure, a person experiences abnormal behavior, involuntary movement of limbs and sensations, sometimes including loss of consciousness. There are few symptoms between seizures. Epilepsy is usually treated by medication and in some cases by surgery, devices or dietary changes.
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