[Allergologic aspects of epilepsy].
The author describes 6 cases in which an unquestionable temporal correlation was observed between the appearance of epileptic seizures and the action of certain allergens. Allergy is considered only rarely as a cause of epileptic seizures. The pathological mechanisms of such seizures seems to be a complex one. In some cases there is probably a direct influence of allergens or biochemical agents released by them on the central nervous system. Data from the literature and own observations show that not infrequently partial complex seisures appear in connection with allergy, besides generalized attacks. The former are frequently a response to the action of chemical and pharmaceutical allergens. Sometimes, anticonvulsants are the agents releasing epileptic seizures. The diagnosis of allergic epilepsy is facilitated by coexistence of local or systemic signs of allergy. The prognosis depends on early recognition of the cause of attacks and appropriate therapeutic management.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000937:Antigen-Antibody Reactions; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications*; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors
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