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There are no "carriers" of epilepsy. It is not an infection or a contagious disease. You cannot catch epilepsy from someone. It can however be genetic, but only in rare cases, There are many forms and many causes of epilepsy. It is not really a single condition. Epilepsy is a word that covers all of them. It is defined as the tendency to have recurring seizures. Many different things can cause seizures. You could have seizures as a result of a head injury for example. Other people would get their seizures for completely different reasons.
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Is epilepsy common in poodles?
Yes epilepsy is common is poodles.
What are the most common carriers of rabies?
raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes
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.
How common is temporal lobe epilepsy?
TLE, as a whole, constitutes a common type of epilepsy. The exact incidence is not clear but it is suspected to make up a significant proportion of medication-resistant epilepsy.
What are the most common neurological disorders?
The most common neurological disorders are Alzheimer's, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Dementia, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Huntington's, Multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's.
Where can I find information for seizures in children?
Epilepsy is the most common seizure disorder in children. Try looking at the Epilepsy research foundation website and webmd for more information about children and seizures.
What are the common energy carriers in the cell?
ATP. Adenosine Triphosphate, produced by Mitochondria in cells.
What happens when someone with epilepsy sees flashing lights?
For most people with epilepsy, nothing will happen. A common misconception is that anyone that has epilepsy will have their seizures triggered when they see flashing lights. However, that is only for people with a form of epilepsy known as photosensitive epilepsy. That is only about 3% to 5% of people who have epilepsy. For the others, it has no effect whatsoever. Their seizures would be triggered by other factors. For those that do have photosensitive epilepsy then seeing flashing lights could start a seizure.
How common is epilepsy after a head injury?
Epilepsy occurs in 2-5% of those who have had a head injury; it is much more common in people who have had severe or penetrating injuries.
How do you be a normal girl with epilepsy?
You just carry on your life as normally as you can. Epilepsy may have some restrictions for you, but you can do most things as normal as anyone. Get on with life. Most people with Epilepsy do.
What types of fighter aircraft are on us carriers?
At present, the F/A -18 is the most common USN fighter.
Was epilepsy commonin the 1900s?
Epilepsy has been in existence for as long as people can remember, so it would have been common in all centuries. About 1 in every 200 people has epilepsy.
