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Yes epilepsy still exists. Many people have epilepsy.
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What is a sentence with the word 'epilepsy'?
Today, most forms of epilepsy can be controlled with medications.Epilepsy can cause many types of seizures.In historical times, people believed that anyone with epilepsy had a spiritual problem.
Is phenobarbital still used to treat epilepsy?
Yes. It is one of the oldest drugs used in the treatment of epilepsy. Because of known side effects, it is not as widely used now and there are many modern alternatives.
Can is still own a shotgun with epilepsy?
Yes.
Why is so little research done on epilepsy?
A lot of research is done on epilepsy. Neurology is a complicated area. The brain is a complex organ and research into it is a huge area. There are many things that are still not understood about the brain. Epilepsy is just one of the areas that neurology covers. Epilepsy has many causes, and there are now many treatments and medications that have arisen as a result of the research into epilepsy. There is always more to do, but a lot of research has been done and is continuing to be done in many places around the world.
How are disorders of persons with epilepsy indicated in electroencephalography readings?
bursts, or spikes, of electrical activity. In focal epilepsy, spikes are restricted to one hemisphere of the brain. If spikes are generalized to both hemispheres of the brain, multifocal epilepsy may be present.
What are some problem and issues that were already present in 1935 that are still present up to now?
Putangina ang hirap !
What indicates an action that started in the past and is still happening now?
The present perfect progressive.
Will you have epilepsy for life?
Not necessarily. It will depend on the type and cause of epilepsy. Some children get epilepsy which stops when they grow up. Some people get epilepsy as a result of a head injury. If the head injury heals their seizures may stop. Some people will have their epilepsy for life. They could have it for all of their life, or get it at some point and then have it for the rest of their life. Epilepsy can be controlled by medication, so some people get their epilepsy under control and if they stick to looking after themselves, they will not have seizures although technically they still have epilepsy. Each case is different and it has to be monitored by the person and their doctor.
Did Alexander the great ever have epilepsy?
No, there is no evidence in the secondary biographies. There is a rumor that he had seizures after taking some drugs. If this really happened, this is still not epilepsy, but the occasional seizures provoked by medication.
Where does epilepsy effect?
Epilepsy is a disease caused by trauma to a spesific part of your brain, you can however be born with it as well, but it's still the same part (cell) of the brain that's damaged/ineffective.
Can amniocentesis diagnose epilepsy?
No, epilepsy is an electrical event in the brain and couldn't be diagnosed unless a seizure was detected. It would be highly unlikely to detect a seizure while the fetus was still in utero.
Can you get epilepsy from a friend?
No. Epilepsy is not contagious. You cannot catch epilepsy from anybody.
