Neurological Conditions
Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Serious
ICD-10: G40.909 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मिर्गी · தமிழ்: வலிப்பு நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ ರೋಗ · తెలుగు: మూర్ఛ రోగం · বাংলা: মৃগীরোগ · मराठी: मिर्गी · ગુજરાતી: મરકી રોગ
About this condition
Epilepsy is a brain disorder where a person experiences repeated seizures or fits. These seizures happen due to sudden abnormal electrical activity in the brain and can be controlled with regular medication in most cases. If you or someone experiences a seizure for the first time, it is important to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment planning.
Common symptoms
sudden seizures
loss of awareness
staring spells
jerking movements
confusion after episode
temporary loss of consciousness
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours for first seizure, regular follow-up with neurologist
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | मिर्गी · दौरा पड़ना · अपस्मार · मिरगी का दौरा |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வலிப்பு நோய் · மூர்ச்சை · கால்-கை வலிப்பு · திடீர் வலிப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ ರೋಗ · ಮೂರ್ಛೆ · ಸೆಳೆತ · ಎಪಿಲೆಪ್ಸಿ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మూర్ఛ రోగం · మిర్గి వ్యాధి · అపస్మారము · మూర్ఛ దాడి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মৃগীরোগ · খিঁচুনি রোগ · এপিলেপসি · অজ্ঞান হওয়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | मिर्गी · अपस्मार रोग · पडझड रोग · धक्के लागणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | મરકી રોગ · વાઈ · એપિલેપ્સી · આંચકી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
sudden seizures, loss of awareness, staring spells, jerking movements, confusion after episode, temporary loss of consciousness.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours for first seizure, regular follow-up with neurologist
Is Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours for first seizure, regular follow-up with neurologist.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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