| Non-epileptic seizure | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Nonepileptic event, nonepileptic episodic event |
| Types | Physiological, psychological[1] |
Non-epileptic seizures (NES), also known as non-epileptic events, are paroxysmal events that appear similar to an epileptic seizure but do not involve abnormal, rhythmic discharges of neurons in the brain.[2] Symptoms may include shaking, loss of consciousness, and loss of bladder control.[3]
They may or may not be caused by either physiological or psychological conditions.[3] Physiological causes include fainting, sleep disorders, and heart arrhythmias.[3][1] Psychological causes are known as psychogenic non-epileptic seizures.[1] Diagnosis may be based on the history of the event and physical examination with support from heart testing and an EEG.[1]
- ^ a b c d Hopp, JL (April 2019). "Nonepileptic Episodic Events". Continuum (Minneapolis, Minn.). 25 (2): 492–507. doi:10.1212/CON.0000000000000711. PMID 30921020.
- ^ Joseph H. Ricker; Reilly R. Martinez, eds. (October 2003). Differential Diagnosis in Adult Neuropsychological Assessment. Springer Publishing Company. p. 109. ISBN 0-8261-1665-5.
- ^ a b c "Non-Epileptic Seizures". www.cedars-sinai.edu. Retrieved 20 December 2019.