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First they will talk to the person or someone that knows them and has witnessed what they believe to have been a seizure. They will get various details from them. As epilepsy comes in all sorts of forms there are many questions that they could ask and one answer may lead to a different question. It is not possible to give them here.
There are various test they can do. The big test that are done are an EEG and an MRI, both of which are types are of scans that can be done on the brain. They will monitor electrical activity and measure what happens under different stimuli. An EEG and an MRI can only be done in hospitals, so if a doctor believed there was a chance of someone having epilepsy, they could organise for an MRI or an EEG to be carried out.
What else can I help you with?
Are you allowed on roller coasters if you have epilepsy?
It depends what the triggers are for your epilepsy. The BEST advice - would be to consult your doctor. They would be able to tell you whether it's safe for you to go on one. Additionally - they may issue you with a letter giving you the 'all clear' - just in case the parks owners are sceptical about letting you ride.
My boyfriend has epilepsy and i wanted to understand his condition more so what do i need to know about epilepsy?
Epilepsy needs doctors advice, and also to be under doctors care periodically.
Can epileptics ride roller coasters?
They can, but it depends on the severity of epilepsy that a person has, so it is often on a case by case basis in terms of what activities they take part in while there. Everyone is different. A person can often know themselves as to where their limitations are, and doctors can also advise them.
Do repeated MRI's help in epilepsy?
An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.
What is the name of the Doctor Who treats epilepsy?
A doctor with specialty training in epilepsy is a neurologist/epileptologist.
Is there a natural cure for epilepsy?
There are many forms and many causes of epilepsy. It is not a single standard condition. Epilepsy is defined as being the tendency to have recurring seizures and there are many causes of seizures. So no one treatment would work for all forms. So there is no medicine, either over the counter or prescribed, that will deal with all kinds. What works for one person may have no effect for someone else. Each case has to be assessed and then doctors can decide what is the best medication for that particular person. Someine needs to be assessed by a doctor to find out what could be the best for them. Doctors often have to try a few different types or combinations of different ones and try to get the correct dose to get the epilepsy under control.
Can a person with epilepsy get a hanniddcap sticker?
by law a person who has epilepsy is handipped and can get a handicapped sticker for there car
What job can you do offshore with very controlled epilepsy?
It will depend on the type of job and how severe your epilepsy is. It would be a decision of who is hiring and their doctors as to whether you were fit for the job.
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.
Can a person diagnosed with epilepsy show signs of alzheimers?
Yes a person who suffers from epilepsy can very well have alzhei as well.mers
When a person has epilepsy what physical ailment occurs in the body?
A person with epilepsy has seizures which are caused by irregular electrical activity in the brain.
Can MS be mistaken for Epilepsy by doctors?
They are very different conditions. A good doctor would not confuse them.
