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Epilepsy is a brain disorder involving repeated spontaneous seizures of any type. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
The severity of symptoms can vary greatly, from simple staring spells to loss of consciousness and violent convulsion...
Causes
Seizures ("fits," convulsions) are episodes of disturbed brain function that cause changes in attention or behavior. ...
Tests
To be diagnosed with epilepsy and seizure disorders, the person must have had spontaneous, recurrent seizures with no...
Treatments
For treatment of seizures, please see Seizures - first aid. If an underlying cause for recurrent seizures (such as in...
Drugs
Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures that may include repetitive muscle jerking called convuls...
Supplements
Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures that may include repetitive muscle jerking called convuls...
Alternative Therapies
The stress caused by having seizures (or being a caretaker of someone with seizures) can often be helped by joining a...
Complications
Difficulty learning; Inhaling fluid into the lungs, which causes aspiration pneumonia; Injury from falls, bumps, or s...
Prevention
Generally, there is no known way to prevent epilepsy. However, proper diet and sleep, and staying away from illegal d...
Doctor Specialties
Call your local emergency number (911) if this the first time a person has had a seizure or a seizure is occurring in...
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