What are the effects of epilepsy?

What are the short and long term effects of epilepsy?

A boy at my school has epilepsy and he said that he will never be able to drive and he is only allowed specific jobs.

What does epilepsy affect?

Epilepsy affects the brain. During a seizure it can then have effects on other parts of the body, depending on the severity and type of seizures people have.

Is diazepam used for epilepsy?

It can be used for treating epilepsy, however it is generally not used as a long term treatment for it because people can become resistant to its effects in treating seizures.It can be used for treating epilepsy, however it is generally not used as a long term treatment for it because people can become resistant to its effects in treating seizures.It can be used for treating epilepsy, however it is generally not used as a long term treatment for it because people can become resistant to its effects in treating seizures.It can be used for treating epilepsy, however it is generally not used as a long term treatment for it because people can become resistant to its effects in treating seizures.It can be used for treating epilepsy, however it is generally not used as a long term treatment for it because people can become resistant to its effects in treating seizures.It can be used for treating epilepsy, however it is generally not used as a long term treatment for it because people can become resistant to its effects in treating seizures.It can be used for treating epilepsy, however it is generally not used as a long term treatment for it because people can become resistant to its effects in treating seizures.It can be used for treating epilepsy, however it is generally not used as a long term treatment for it because people can become resistant to its effects in treating seizures.It can be used for treating epilepsy, however it is generally not used as a long term treatment for it because people can become resistant to its effects in treating seizures.It can be used for treating epilepsy, however it is generally not used as a long term treatment for it because people can become resistant to its effects in treating seizures.It can be used for treating epilepsy, however it is generally not used as a long term treatment for it because people can become resistant to its effects in treating seizures.

Can epilepsy cause a chronic cough?

It is highly unlikely that epilepsy would cause a cough of any kind. Epilepsy affects the brain, and although that in turn causes effects in other parts of the body, it would not cause a cough. The effects of epilepsy would only last during a seizure, whereas a chronic cough would be something that would be continuous. The cause of a problem cough would lie elsewhere.

Can aspirin cause epilepsy?

It does not actually cause epilepsy. Aspirin, in some cases, can increase the unwanted side effects of seizure medicines or increase seizures by changing the level of medication in the blood of a person who has epilepsy. Generally however it is regarded as being safe in terms of epilepsy. You should be careful about giving it to children.

Does magnetic jewelry effect seizures?

There are all sorts of epilepsy and may causes. Magnetic Resonance Imaging is one thing used to examine people with epilepsy. As it uses magnetism, it is not a risk to people with epilepsy, so magnetic jewellery should have no effects either.

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 you get epilepsy from a friend?

No. Epilepsy is not contagious. You cannot catch epilepsy from anybody.

What is the difference between epilepsy and seizures?

Epilepsy is the name of the illness. Someone who has epilepsy gets seizures. Epilepsy is the tendency to get seizures. Someone who gets regular seizures can be diagnosed as having Epilepsy.

Can you get epilepsy in your leg?

Epilepsy is something that affects the brain, so you cannot get epilepsy in your leg.

Is epilepsy problematic in pregnancy?

yes epilepsy problematic in pregnancy .anyone and everyone can have epilepsy

Does Simon have epilepsy?

Yes, Simon has epilepsy.