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Which J form of epilepsy is marked by localized spasms?
Jacksonian epilepsy
What is the adjectival form of epilepsy?
The adjectival form of "epilepsy" is "epileptic." This term is used to describe anything related to or characteristic of epilepsy, such as in the phrases "epileptic seizure" or "epileptic patients."
Can flashing lights make you have seizures?
There is a form of epilepsy known as photosensitive epilepsy. People who have that form can have a seizure as a result of flashing lights. They are a very small percentage of the people who have epilepsy. It is about 3% to 5%. For the vast majority of people who have epilepsy, flashing lights have no effect on them at all.
Can you watch fireworks if you have epilepsy?
Flashing lights and strobe lights affect people who have a form of epilepsy known as photosensitive epilepsy. Most people with epilepsy do not have that form, so there is no problem in them watching fireworks. Even those that have photosensitive epilepsy might not have much problem, as it is usually close and intense flashing that can cause their seizures, and not watching something like fireworks at a distance.
What can be safe with Epilepsy?
Most people with epilepsy live very normal lives. Depending on the form of epilepsy, and the severity and regularity of seizures, different things can or can't be done. Driving may be a risk for some. Strobe lighting may be risk for people with photosensitive epilepsy, but not everyone has that form. Swimming could be a risk. To know what is safe you need to know about the nature of a particular individual's epilepsy.
What epilepsy tablets are safe for you and your baby during pregnancy?
That is a question that can only be answered by your doctor, who knows about your form and severity of epilepsy and your pregnancy.
My friend has epilepsy what is the risk of her dying?
Epilepsy is not a fatal condition. Unless your friend has a very severe form, there is little risk of it killing her. The vast majority of people with Epilepsy live very normal lives.
How is epilepsy treated by doctors?
The goal of epilepsy treatment is to eliminate seizures or make the symptoms less frequent and less severe. Long-term anticonvulsant drug therapy is the most common form of epilepsy treatment.
What happens when someone with epilepsy sees flashing lights?
For most people with epilepsy, nothing will happen. A common misconception is that anyone that has epilepsy will have their seizures triggered when they see flashing lights. However, that is only for people with a form of epilepsy known as photosensitive epilepsy. That is only about 3% to 5% of people who have epilepsy. For the others, it has no effect whatsoever. Their seizures would be triggered by other factors. For those that do have photosensitive epilepsy then seeing flashing lights could start a seizure.
What is it called when you faint if you see flashing lights?
That is called photosensitive epilepsy. It is a form of epilepsy in which seizures are triggered by visual stimuli such as flashing lights.
What sickness does ceasar have?
Epilepsy, and he shows it while receiving the crown form Antony.
A form of epilepsy plus -r-n- m-l?
grand mal
