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Diagnosing epilepsy is much like solving a puzzle. The process involves gathering information, ruling out possible causes, and testing. If you have had a seizure and have not been previously diagnosed with epilepsy, it is crucial that you consult with your physician. Often the first step toward a diagnosis...
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When you hear the word “epilepsy,” you probably think of one particular kind of seizure, but there are dozens. Seizures affect both men and women of all age groups, and will most likely occur during childhood or after the age of 55, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Recurring unprovoked...
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For many people, the word epilepsy carries a great deal of stigma. It may bring to mind an image of a person violently shaking on the floor, biting his tongue, and foaming at the mouth. In your mind, it may be tied to mental illness and unpredictability. Thanks to...
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If you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, you may realize that there is no cure and that living with it means taking anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) to suppress irregular brain activity and avoiding certain triggers. A seizure-free active lifestyle is possible, but it will take good communication between you and...
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Roughly 65 million people across the globe suffer from epilepsy, a chronic condition in which seizures are a part of daily life. Appallingly little is understood about the brain and why seizures happen, and as of now, there is no definitive cure for epilepsy. However, there are medications and other...
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Epilepsy, also called a seizure disorder, is a neurological condition caused by recurring disruptions of electrical communication in the brain. These disruptions are called seizures. Not everyone who has a seizure has epilepsy, but according to the Epilepsy Foundation, one in twenty-six people in the U.S. will develop epilepsy...
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Epilepsy, a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurring unprovoked seizures, affects more than 3 million people in the U.S., according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). There is no cure for epilepsy, but there are several treatment options available that make a seizure-free life possible. Epilepsy is usually...