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Not directly. Mastoiditis is an infection normally affecting the bone. Epilepsy is a physical condition from the brain. It is possible for someone to have both, but that is not to say they have epilepsy because of their mastoiditis. Anything that can damage the brain could in turn cause seizures as a result of that damage. Mastoiditis can cause an infection in the brain, but nowadays it is a condition that is well controlled and easy to cure, so it rarely causes any major problems.
What else can I help you with?
How many persons with autism spectrum disorders have seizure disorders?
I don't know how many people have seizure disorders that are on the autism spectrum. I have when I was experienced it as a small child. There is truly no knowing how many people nowadays in the autism spectrum have seizure disorders.
What type of doctor specializes in seizure disorders?
neurologists
Which Seizure disorders are caused by electrical disturbances of the brain?
epilepsy
How common is seizure disorders?
Approximately 1.5 million persons in the United States suffer from a type of seizure disorder.
What is klonipen?
Klonopin is used to treat seizure disorders or panic disorder.
What are the demographics of seizures?
There are more than 20 different seizure disorders. One in ten Americans will have a seizure at some time, and at least 200,000 have at least one seizure a month.
What are the main differences between seizure disorder and epileptic fits?
Seizure disorders have different causes then epilepsy. Seizure disorders can be caused by numerous factors including body temperature, foods, medicine side effects, nutrient imbalances, etc., therefore can be cured over time. Epilepsy is a malfunction of the nervous system, and while the symptoms and seizures produced tend to fade over time, is not something that can be cured.
What is is klonopin?
Klonopin is a drug that is used to treat panic disorder and seizure disorders.
What type of medication is Phenytoin?
Anti-convulsive medication used to treat seizure disorders.
What is the name brand for clonazepam?
The brand name for clonazepam is Klonopin. It is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and seizure disorders. Klonopin belongs to the benzodiazepine class of medications.
What service does the Talk About It website offer?
Talk About It is a website that encourages people with epilepsy or seizure disorders to not hide their medical problems and to talk openly about them. It also offers advice for different situations that may arise due to having epilepsy or seizure disorders.
What does Electroencephalography diagnose?
The EEG is a key tool in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and other seizure disorders
