The person with epilepsy is not allowed to drive, swim or operate hazardous machinery unless on regular anticonvulsant therapy. Epilepsy is considered social taboo in today's society and may interfere with marriage prospects in the family.
some people with epilepsy with epilepsy can not drive because they could get into a wreck and kill some
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.
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Anyone can be affected by Epilepsy. About 1 in every 200 people have Epilepsy. Epilepsy is diagnosed when you have recurring seizures. However almost everyone can have some sort of a seizure at some point in their lifetime, and never have one again. There are many causes for Epilepsy and many forms. Epilepsy is basically a catch-all term for the many forms that there are.
Epilepsy is not contagious. It is not something you can "catch". You can however inherit it.
If someone gets some damage to their brain, this can result in someone getting epilepsy. So if someone had a aneurysm in their brain and some damage was done, it is possible that epilepsy could develop epilepsy, but it is not certain that it would happen.
Epilepsy can significantly impact social interactions and relationships due to the stigma and misconceptions surrounding the condition. Individuals may experience isolation, anxiety, and discrimination, leading to difficulties in maintaining friendships and employment. Additionally, the unpredictability of seizures can cause concerns for both the person with epilepsy and their loved ones, which may further strain social connections. Awareness and education about epilepsy can help mitigate these effects and promote a more inclusive environment.
Some people with epilepsy get most of their seizures at night, which would be nocturnal epilepsy. Others can get them at any time, day or night.
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Epilepsy has a wide range of causes. Some of them can be autoimmune, but certainly not all.
all epilepsy can be controlled by medication at some point
No. Someone with Down's syndrome could also happen to have epilepsy, but if they do it isn't always to do with the fact that they have Down's Syndrome. Some people with Down's Syndrome will have or develop Epilepsy, but there is no guarantee that because someone has Down's Syndrome that they will also have Epilepsy.