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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures that many include repetitive muscle jerking called convulsions. They are brought about by sudden abnormal discharges from brain cells and vary from minor twitches to what is called grand mal seizures.

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What is a natural cure for cryptorchidism?

Cryptorchidism is the absence of one or both testes from the scrotum, The primary management of cryptorchidism is surgery, called orchiopexy. It is usually performed in infancy, if inguinal testes have not descended after 4-6 months, often by a pediatric urologist or pediatric surgeon, but in many communities still by a general urologist or surgeon.source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CryptorchidismBut I do not think there is a natural cure for it. Only surgical.

If you have epilepsy and bang your head can it make seizures worse?

It could do, but not necessarily. It could depend on how hard you banged your head and also the cause of your seizures.

Will oil rigs hire somebody with epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a wide-ranging condition, and people have all sorts of levels of it. So some people with epilepsy would be perfectly capable of working on an oil-rig, while some others would not. Each case is different, so it would depend on things like what kind of work they are doing and how serious their epilepsy is.

What is the nursing intervention of airway to epilepsy patient?

Nursing interventions for epileptics include:

Maintaining a safe environment for the patient;

Ensuring record keeping is kept up-to-date (i.e seizure charts, care plans);

Ensuring vital signs are taken 4 hourly and after a seizure (i.e should you question Neurological problems after a seizure commence patient on the Glasgow Coma Scale or your own equivalency);

Ensuring the patient takes medication as prescribed

Hope that's a good basis! Doing the assignment and looking for more! :)

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Your boyfriend has epilepsy will the baby have it too?

According to the epilepsy website, there is only a 4% chance of epilepsy being passed to the child if only one of the parents have it. The odds are in your favor in that if he has a child it will not be epileptic.

What type of physician orders an EEG?

Most any type of physician might order an EEG if they are looking to see how the person's brain is functioning. The specialists that more often order this would be neurologists or neurosurgeons. Internists also would order this to evaluate a person having seizures, or other disorders that might indicate a problem with the brain. It is a relatively inexpensive, non-invasive procedure that would usually be done as a first step in a diagnosis of conditions involving the brain. The specialists usually work more from MRI, CT, PET scans, etc. that are much more expensive but also somewhat more diagnostically helpful.

Are Grand Mal seizures genetic?

People can get seizures for all sorts of reasons. Some people who have epilepsy can have it genetically. Most people's epilepsy is not genetic, so most Grand Mal seizures are not genetic.

Where can I find grant money for college for a person with epilepsy from a traumatic head injury which resulted in a learning disability?

There is no guarantee you will get anything, but there are a number of things you can try. If the person has been in some rehabilitation, there are often courses that they will provide for their patients. Another possibility is that you could try and contact your local health authorities and ask them if they do anything. Finally your local education authorities may have special courses or grants.

Can you drive a scooter if you have epilepsy?

It varies from country to country, here in the USA is the shortest time of only 6 months without a seizure including in your sleep, to be able to drive a vehicle. When it comes to mopeds, if your in a state that allows you to drive one with out a drivers license, then talk to your neurologists about driving one. I hope I help out :)

What is primidone?

Primidone is an anticonvulsant, typically used to treat epilepsy. It has no recreational value.

Note that, once on a course of primidone, suddenly discontinuing this may result in a sudden and immediate increase in seizure activity. Reduction of this med should be orchestrated by the prescribing doctor.

Can someone age 30 develop epilepsy?

Yes. Any age of onset is possible. (Disease and injury are the chief culprits @ that age).

A person is currently taking keppra for seizures and wants to start taking weight loss medications will that bring on a seizure?

A question like that can only be answered by your doctor or possibly your local pharmacist. It would be important to know the dosage of Keppra you are on, the weight loss medications you are intending to take and how your epilepsy is and state of health generally, including your weight.

Can you drive a 50 cc scooter if you have epilepsy?

It varies from country to country, but here in Norway it used to be a law that said that you had to go 5 years without a seizure, now it's 1 year, before you could get the license.....

Hope the answer was satisfying :-D

Why do epileptic people bite their tongue?

If someone is having a seizure they are not fully in control of what they are doing, so it is possible that they will accidentally bite their tongue. It is not a deliberate act and does not happen very often. In the vast majority of seizures, people do not bite their tongue.

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 would happen if a person had a seizure for 30 minutes?

Each case is different so it is impossible to say what exactly would happen, but that would be a very serious seizure. Anyone having a seizure lasting that long should be transferred to hospital.

Can a person with epilepsy move out if of parents house without consent if they are over 18?

If the individual is legally emancipated, has not been declared legally or medically incompetent, and is not (because of his ailment) under the guardianshoip of his parents, yes.

Can Hemp oil treat diseases like Parkinson's or epilepsy?

This would not be advised, particularly in the case of epilepsy. Epilepsy comes in a wide variety of forms and severities, which is why there is such a broad range of drugs used to treat it. It is important to know what form of epilepsy people have when choosing what drugs to treat with and what doses to use. Things like hemp oil and other things, are not appropriate for the treatment of epilepsy.

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yes it can. But it should only be used in combination with the prescribed medication for the disease. Some even consider it a panacea. It can also be used topically to cure skin cancer, arthritis, and many others, or be ingested for certain internal problems like any other cancer or ALS. Yes, for Parkinson's it is ingested. I would know because my dad has Parkinson's. It does treat Parkinson's, but it is not a cure. It has been known to extend a patients life by several years. I know many would not believe this, especially the cancer part, but look up Rick Simpson: run from the cure. it's true.

Can MS be mistaken for Epilepsy by doctors?

They are very different conditions. A good doctor would not confuse them.

What happens if you quit using carbamazepine and you are still epilepsy?

Changing your medication when you have epilepsy, or any condition, should be discussed with your doctor. Only your doctor will know the specifics of your case and can give you definitive advice. Every case is different so it is not possible to give you a definitive answer. Talk to your doctor.

How nutritional supplements can cure spasticity?

Nutritional supplements can cure spasticity in various ways. The supplements will provide nutrients which will relieve the pain that is found around the muscle area and also ease the tension among other ways.

Is theraflu good for epilepsy patients?

I was sick too. Now, I am not and I have flu righ now, so I am curious does this apply to post epilepsy patients? :-) My doctor said that Pseudoephedrine is not recomended. However, I never felt any changes in my health when I used tera flu :-)

So, it depends on you! It may have severe side effects on some people and may have no or minor side effects on others :-) But, better you do not try.