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What chromosome mutation causes epilepsy?
You should search up the info on these chromosomes: chromosome 1 chromosome 14 chromosome 21 there is also other genes: presenilin 1 (PS1 or PSEN1) presenilin 2 (PS2 or PSEN2) amyloid precursor protein (APP)
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 causes the seizures of epilepsy?
The seizures of epilepsy are due to unregulated spreading of electrical activity from one part of the brain to other parts.
What phobia is the fear of epilepsy?
The fear of epilepsy is known as "epilepsyphobia" or "seizure phobia." It involves an intense fear of witnessing or experiencing seizures, often leading to anxiety and avoidance behaviors. Treatment may involve therapy to address the specific phobia and educate individuals about epilepsy to reduce fear and stigma.
Does the epilepsy have anything to do with nerve cell?
yes, epilepsy cause by the disruption in the conductance of the impulses by the nerve cells. Imbalance between the inhibition and the excitation of the nerve impulse in the brain cause epilepsy.
What karyotype is epilepsy found on?
There are many causes of epilepsy. While it can be occasionally inherited, it is not really a genetic illness.
How many chromosomes does a person have if they have epilepsy?
Like anyone, a person with epilepsy has 23 pairs of chromosomes. The causes for epilepsy are wide and varied and although it can be inherited, for most people the causes are nothing to do with genetics. The brain is a very complex organ and so many things can go wrong, and some of these things can cause seizures. If you were in an accident and sustained a head injury, it is possible that you would start to have seizures for example. If you have a number of seizures, then you would be diagnosed as having epilepsy. Anyone can have a seizure at any time. Lots of people will have a seizure at some point in their life. People that have epilepsy are people that have seizures several times. So chromosomes have little to do with epilepsy.
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.
Is epilepsy problematic in pregnancy?
yes epilepsy problematic in pregnancy .anyone and everyone can have epilepsy
Can you get epilepsy in your leg?
Epilepsy is something that affects the brain, so you cannot get epilepsy in your leg.
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.
How many people in Ireland have epilepsy?
According to Epilepsy Ireland, the organisation in Ireland that deals with epilepsy, in 2009 there were 37,000 in Ireland with epilepsy. That is about 0.8% of the population.
Do repeated MRI's help in epilepsy?
An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.An MRI can be a way of diagnosing a person with epilepsy, but does not have any effect on epilepsy. It is just used to scan the brain.
When is epilepsy awareness?
Educating people about epilepsy so that they know what it really is and do not believe the many stereotypes about it. If people are educated they are aware of what epilepsy really is. That is what epilepsy awareness is.
