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Bio1022 Essay Discuss the biology and treatment of epilepsy Epilepsy is a complex disorder of the brain, which affects approximately 1.7% of the general population. (Leppert, M. et al; 1989) Epilepsy is defined as a chronic brain disorder of various etiologies characterized by recurrent seizures due to excessive discharge of cerebral neurons. (Gastaut, H. et al; 1973) Extensive research has been ongoing to ascertain the precise causes of epilepsy, and therefore to produce treatments which target these key areas. This paper will explore the causes of these excessive discharges, the roles of glutamate and ?-amino butyric acid in brain function and epileptic disorders, how epilepsy can also be classified as an inheritable disorder, and the treatments that have been developed to help patients with epilepsy manage their condition. There is no single cause of epilepsy. Epilepsy can be genetically inherited, can result from major head trauma, and has also been linked to alcoholism. (Lehman, L.B.,...

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