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Medication is usually the first line of treatment to control epileptic seizures. But if drugs prove ineffective, such interventions as brain surgery, dietary changes, and various types of nerve stimulation may be tried.By Erin Archer Kelser, RNSeptember 19, 2022 Epilepsy Symptoms and Seizure Types
An epileptic seizure may cause muscle stiffening and twitching all over the body, or it may just look like a person has zoned out. It can cause uncontrolled movements like hand clapping, lead to emotional changes, or cause a person to cry out.By Erin Archer Kelser, RNSeptember 15, 2022 Seizures Not Caused by Epilepsy
About 8 to 10 percent of people will have a seizure during their lifetime, but most do not have epilepsy. Seizures can also be caused by metabolic problems, such as hypoglycemia or drug intoxication; by a high fever; and by psychological conflicts.By Erin Archer Kelser, RNSeptember 15, 2022 Epilepsy Diagnosis Tests Scans and Medical History
A variety of tests, including EEG, are used both to look for the abnormal electrical brain activity that causes epilepsy and to rule out other possible causes of seizures. A person’s medical history also provides important diagnostic information.By Erin Archer Kelser, RNJuly 31, 2022 How Much Is Epilepsy Impacting Your Life
Answer these questions to find out if there’s more you could be doing to better manage your epilepsy and improve your quality of life.By Jen LaskeyJanuary 29, 2021 What Is Epilepsy Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment and Prevention
Seizures are the hallmark of epilepsy, but different types of seizures can look very different. Learn what causes epilepsy and how it is treated.By Erin Archer Kelser, RNNovember 20, 2020 What Is Dravet Syndrome Symptoms Causes Diagnosis and Treatment
Dravet syndrome is a rare and severe form of epilepsy that manifests in infancy or early childhood and causes frequent, prolonged seizures. By Joseph Bennington-CastroSeptember 16, 2020 CBD Medication Reduces Seizures in Children on Multiple Anti-Epileptic Drugs Researchers Find
Epidiolex, a cannabidiol (CBD) drug that treats seizures in children with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, may help reduce symptoms in a broader range of doses.By Don RaufMarch 10, 2020 How to Sleep Better if You Have Epilepsy
The relationship between epilepsy and sleep is complex, and you need to manage both. Learn how each influences the other, with steps to improve your health.By Molly Ehlman PotterOctober 01, 2018 11 Ways to Make Travel Safer if You Have Epilepsy
You can travel easier with epilepsy by taking these smart steps before you board that plane. With some pre-planning, you can have a safe and enjoyable trip.By Beth W. OrensteinOctober 01, 2018 A ' Pacemaker' For the Brain May Stop Seizures
In a clinical trial, doctors at Mayo Clinic are treating epilepsy with an experimental stimulator that uses electricity to shock seizures away. December 21, 2012 Preventing Epilepsy Seizures
Since the cause of epilepsy is often unknown, the disorder itself can't be prevented but epilepsy seizures can be. Learn how at EverydayHealth.com.By Diana RodriguezFebruary 21, 2012 NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Healthy Living Newsletter
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