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Limitations of neuropsychological definition in epilepsy?
some people with epilepsy with epilepsy can not drive because they could get into a wreck and kill some
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.
What has the author Richard Lechtenberg written?
Richard Lechtenberg has written: 'The diagnosisand treatment of epilepsy' -- subject(s): Epilepsy 'Seizure recognition and treatment' -- subject(s): Epilepsy, Seizures, Therapy, Diagnosis 'Epilepsy and the family' -- subject(s): Epilepsy, Epileptics, Family relationships, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Epilepsy, Social aspects, Social aspects of Epilepsy 'The diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy' -- subject(s): Epilepsy, Therapy, Diagnosis 'Sexual dysfunction' -- subject(s): Complications, Urogenital Diseases, Sex Disorders, Psychosexual disorders, Sexual disorders, Sex Behavior, Nervous System Diseases, Psychosexual Dysfunctions
Who can be affected by epilepsy?
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.
Can you get epilepsy from some body else?
Epilepsy is not contagious. It is not something you can "catch". You can however inherit it.
Can an anuerysm cause epilepsy?
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.
What is nighttime epilepsy?
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.
What are social implications in using computer?
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Is epilepsy an autoimmune disorder?
Epilepsy has a wide range of causes. Some of them can be autoimmune, but certainly not all.
Can intractable epilepsy be controlled by the medication keppra?
all epilepsy can be controlled by medication at some point
Do some people with epilepsy also have autism?
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.
How do you become epileptic free?
There are many forms of epilepsy and levels of severity. Some people that get epilepsy when they are young stop having seizures when they are older. Some people get epilepsy as a result of a head injury and that in time can improve and so they stop having seizures. Some people can have surgery which can cure their epilepsy, though that would only be considered in very extreme circumstances. Some people will have epilepsy for the rest of their lives and it can't be cured. Some will have controlled by medication so they may not get many or any seizures, though they will still have epilepsy.
