If you have epilepsy for a long time, it can cause many dangerous health problems, not just temporary seizures, such as:
-Brain damage from repeated seizures:
Repeated seizures (as in epilepsy) can cause serious brain damage over time. When the brain is constantly experiencing abnormal electrical discharges, nerve cells are overworked and can be damaged or die.
Memory impairment and reduced concentration:When the brain is affected by neurological disorders (such as epilepsy, brain injury, or neurodegeneration), the hippocampus – the brain's memory processing center – can be damaged. When this area functions poorly, a person's ability to remember and concentrate will significantly decline.
Anxiety Disorders and Depression:
Anxiety disorders and depression are common psychoneurotic problems that can arise when the nervous system and brain are under prolonged stress, especially in people with neurological conditions such as seizures or epilepsy.
Sleep disorders and decreased energy levels:
Prolonged sleep disorders not only cause fatigue but also severely impair energy and overall bodily function. When sleep is not deep enough or is frequently interrupted, the body does not have enough time to restore vital systems.
Severe cases can lead to sudden death related to epilepsy (SUDEP):
In severe cases of epilepsy, especially when generalized seizures occur frequently and are uncontrolled, patients may face a dangerous complication called Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).