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They educate people about epilepsy. People who have been diagnosed with epilepsy can get information to help them. They publish research and other relevant information. They can bring people who have information together or put them in contact with each other. They can be advocates for people with epilepsy. They can provide useful services for people with epilepsy, like courses to help them get work.
What else can I help you with?
Why does hunger cause epilepsy?
Hunger doesn't cause epilepsy. Someone who has epilepsy may get a seizure if they don't look after themselves well. So it is important that they do things to keep themselves generally healthy like get enough sleep and eat well. Some people who have epilepsy might be more likely to get one if they are not well in other ways, or if they are very weak, so eating well is obviously important.
Can you be a nurse if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy?
The severity of the epilepsy would be important here. You would need to talk to your own doctor or contact the people who look after the recruitment of nurses. You may have to undergo some medical, and maybe get a letter from your doctor giving details of your epilepsy.
Epilepsy - resources?
Alternative NamesResources - epilepsyInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on epilepsy:American Epilepsy Society - www.aesnet.orgEpilepsy Foundation of America (EFA) - www.efa.org
Can you get epilepsy from a friend?
No. Epilepsy is not contagious. You cannot catch epilepsy from anybody.
If a pregnant mother has epilepsy will her baby get it too?
There is a genetic component to epilepsy, but it is not guaranteed that a baby will inherit the condition from their mother. The risk of a baby developing epilepsy may be slightly increased if the mother has epilepsy, but it is not a definitive outcome. It is important for the mother to work closely with healthcare providers to manage her epilepsy during pregnancy.
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
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"The concept of competitive advantage is as important for non-profit organizations as it is for profit organizations". Do you agree with this statement or not? Explain with examples to justify your answer. "The concept of competitive advantage is as important for non-profit organizations as it is for profit organizations". Do you agree with this statement or not? Explain with examples to justify your answer.
Does Simon have epilepsy?
Yes, Simon has epilepsy.
Why is epilepsy called epilepsy?
Epilepsy comes from the Greek and means to seize, take hold of or attack.
Is epilepsy still present now?
Yes epilepsy still exists. Many people have epilepsy.
