The relationship between inflammation and epilepsy is complex and the exact mechanisms are not yet fully understood.
However, research suggests that inflammation plays a role in the occurrence and progression of seizures. Here are some important points to consider:
1. Inflammatory state and seizure risk: Certain conditions that cause chronic inflammation, such as encephalitis, multiple sclerosis, or brain infections, can increase the risk of seizures.
2. Brain damage and inflammation: Brain damage caused by head trauma, stroke, or other factors can trigger an inflammatory response in the brain, which can promote the development of epilepsy.
3. Inflammatory response after seizures: After an epileptic seizure, the brain may experience local inflammation. This inflammation can contribute to seizure relapse or further damage to brain tissue.
4. Anti-inflammatories and epilepsy: In some cases, anti-inflammatory medications have been shown to be effective in the treatment of epilepsy to reduce inflammation and potentially control seizures.
Inflammation and epilepsy are therefore closely linked and even if the neurological parameters of each are unique, it may be relevant to seek to calm all sources of inflammation, starting with the plate.
