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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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Can a child that has epileptic seizures and tubular sclerosis compete in physical sports?

Each individual is different, so that question can only really be answered by a doctor who is familiar with the child and the state of their health. It would depend on the state of their epilepsy and tubular sclerosis. Some sports may be possible, but not others.

At which age does epilepsy start?

From epilepsy.com

The overall life expectancy of people who have epilepsy is the same as for anybody else if they are otherwise pretty healthy. Some people whose epilepsy is caused by things like a stroke or a brain tumor may die sooner from those conditions, of course.

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Injuries sometimes come along with Uncontrolled Seizures. The average life span would be shorter in those cases.

Is it fun to be an epileptic?

Most people with epilepsy lead very normal lives, but it is not fun to have a seizure and for some people epilepsy can cause problems in their lives and restrict what they can do.

Does lack of glucose in the brain trigger epilepsy?

It does not trigger epilepsy, but a low blood glucose does cause seizures. The seizures stop once the blood sugar is returned to normal.

Can a person with grand mal seizures give birth to a socialpath?

Any woman can give birth to a sociopath. Epilepsy is not a mental illness, which seems to be the basis for your question. Epilepsy is a physical illness. As any woman can give birth to a sociopath then so could a woman with epilepsy. However there would be no connection with the fact that the woman has epilepsy as to what way her child would be.

Can Post traumatic stress disorder cause epilepsy?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) itself does not directly cause epilepsy, but there is a potential link between the two. Individuals with PTSD may experience seizures, which can be psychogenic in nature, stemming from psychological distress rather than neurological causes. Additionally, the stress and trauma associated with PTSD can increase the risk of developing seizure disorders in some individuals, especially if there is a pre-existing vulnerability. However, more research is needed to fully understand the relationship between PTSD and epilepsy.

Is Angelman Syndrome a mild disorder?

Angelman syndrome (AS) is a neuro-genetic disorder characterized by intellectual and developmental delay, sleep disturbance, seizures, jerky movements especially hand-flapping, frequent laughter or smiling, and usually a happy demeanour.

Treatment

There is currently no cure available. The epilepsy can be controlled by the use of one or more types of anticonvulsant medications. However, there are difficulties in ascertaining the levels and types of anticonvulsant medications needed to establish control, because AS is usually associated with having multiple varieties of seizures, rather than just the one as is normal cases of epilepsy. Many families use melatonin to promote sleep in a condition which often affects sleep patterns. Many individuals with Angelman Syndrome sleep for a maximum of 5 hours at any one time. Mild laxatives are also used frequently to encourage regular bowel movements and early intervention with physiotherapy is important to encourage joint mobility and prevent stiffening of the joints.

Normaly brain waves vs seizure activity?

Epilepsy is caused by an increased amount of electrical activity in the brain. To track this you would need to conduct and EEG (Electroencephalography) or an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan on an individual, and compare normal activity to seizure activity. There can be various levels of severity for seizures and seizures come in many forms and so there would be a broad range of data to go through and comparisons to be made, even between one seizure and another.

Taking primidone 50Mg for tremors can this medicine cause seizures if I have never had them?

I have tremors so bad sometimes that I need help staninding up. Is it normal to use primidone for this kind of tremors?

Can stroke cause sizzures?

If some damage was done to the brain as a result of a stroke, it is possible that seizures could result. However, a stroke and a seizure are very different things and each have their own causes.

Can body piercing bring on seizures in epileptics?

There is no particular reason why it should. People get seizures for a variety of reasons. Different people have different things that cause them. Unless they had some particular reaction to pain or it caused them severe stress and that was one of their triggers, then it would not cause a seizure. Anyone deciding to have body piercings would be aware of their own epilepsy and shouldn't have any problem with it.

A sudden electrical imbalance in the brain which triggers an electrical storm is known as epilepsy?

To be accurate, it is known as a seizure. Epilepsy is the name of the condition where people have seizures. Anyone can have a seizure at some stage of their life. People who get regular seizures are diagnosed as having epilepsy.

Do you get epilepsy for the rest of your life once you get it?

Not necessarily. You can get seizures for a wide variety of reasons, so a lot of it will depend on what is the cause. Many people have seizures when they are children which stop when they are older. People might get seizures after suffering a head injury. These might stop after a while as they recover. Other people may have some permanent damage to their brain, like a scar, and may have seizures for the rest of their lives. Some people will get one seizure and never have one again. Epilepsy is when someone has recurring seizures, so a person who only has one does not really have Epilepsy. Anyone can have a seizure at any time in their life. People can have Epilepsy but have it controlled well by medication and so rarely get seizures as long as they are on the medication. They may have to stay on it for the rest of their lives, but they might not get many seizures.

So you see there are a lot of factors to be considered when it comes to how long someoene will have seizures for. Each individual is different. Only a good doctor can answer that question for any particular individual. For some, they will have it for the rest of their life and others won't.

Is arthiritis a pre-existing medical condition?

yes, usually it is

Arthritis - Juvenile, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid or Psoriatic arthritis, Reiter's Syndrome, Rheumatism.

However, there is a list of conditions to follow e.g. there must have been no hospital admissions within the last 12 months.

Can you drive a golfcart if you have epilepsy?

You could, but it is not advisable to drive any kind of vehicle if you have epilepsy. Different countries have different rules in terms of driving with epilepsy and how long someone has to be seizure-free before they can be allowed to drive.

What is the average life span age of someone with epilepsy that is uncontrolled?

Epilepsy is not fatal in its own right. Someone could die if they get a seizure in the wrong circumstances, such as driving a car or taking part in some dangerous activity. Obviously someone with uncontrolled Epilepsy should not be taking part in dangerous activities without medical advice or supervision. It is those kind of factors that have to be taken into consideration. Even if someone has uncontrolled epilepsy, they could live a long time. Someone with well controlled Epilepsy could have a seizure in a dangerous situation too. So there is no real definitive answer to your question.

Where can one find a guide on what epilepsy is?

To find a guide on epilepsy one could ask their current doctor. Information can also be found at the library or websites like Web MD or the Mayo CLinic.

Can epilepsy drugs cause hardening of the arteries?

yes they can they can heart failure and it could make you can weight

Can a grand mal seizure cause two broken arms?

Yes, by the person falling down and/or thrashing around during the seizure, broken bones are certainly possible.

Is epilepsy communicable or non communicable?

Non-communicable. It is a neurological disease

Can epileptics work?

Provided that their employers are informed, and that the epilepsy is under control, then yes. It also depends on the kind of job.

Can someone contact epilepsy if he have sister with epilepsy?

No. Epilepsy is not a contagious disease or infection. It is not possible to "catch" epilepsy from someone. If your sister had a broken arm and you played with her, that would not break your arm. Epilepsy is also a physical condition. So you can very safely play with your sister and have no fears of catching epilepsy from her.

No. Epilepsy is not a contagious disease or infection. It is not possible to "catch" epilepsy from someone. If your sister had a broken arm and you played with her, that would not break your arm. Epilepsy is also a physical condition. So you can very safely play with your sister and have no fears of catching epilepsy from her.

No. Epilepsy is not a contagious disease or infection. It is not possible to "catch" epilepsy from someone. If your sister had a broken arm and you played with her, that would not break your arm. Epilepsy is also a physical condition. So you can very safely play with your sister and have no fears of catching epilepsy from her.

No. Epilepsy is not a contagious disease or infection. It is not possible to "catch" epilepsy from someone. If your sister had a broken arm and you played with her, that would not break your arm. Epilepsy is also a physical condition. So you can very safely play with your sister and have no fears of catching epilepsy from her.

No. Epilepsy is not a contagious disease or infection. It is not possible to "catch" epilepsy from someone. If your sister had a broken arm and you played with her, that would not break your arm. Epilepsy is also a physical condition. So you can very safely play with your sister and have no fears of catching epilepsy from her.

No. Epilepsy is not a contagious disease or infection. It is not possible to "catch" epilepsy from someone. If your sister had a broken arm and you played with her, that would not break your arm. Epilepsy is also a physical condition. So you can very safely play with your sister and have no fears of catching epilepsy from her.

No. Epilepsy is not a contagious disease or infection. It is not possible to "catch" epilepsy from someone. If your sister had a broken arm and you played with her, that would not break your arm. Epilepsy is also a physical condition. So you can very safely play with your sister and have no fears of catching epilepsy from her.

No. Epilepsy is not a contagious disease or infection. It is not possible to "catch" epilepsy from someone. If your sister had a broken arm and you played with her, that would not break your arm. Epilepsy is also a physical condition. So you can very safely play with your sister and have no fears of catching epilepsy from her.

No. Epilepsy is not a contagious disease or infection. It is not possible to "catch" epilepsy from someone. If your sister had a broken arm and you played with her, that would not break your arm. Epilepsy is also a physical condition. So you can very safely play with your sister and have no fears of catching epilepsy from her.

No. Epilepsy is not a contagious disease or infection. It is not possible to "catch" epilepsy from someone. If your sister had a broken arm and you played with her, that would not break your arm. Epilepsy is also a physical condition. So you can very safely play with your sister and have no fears of catching epilepsy from her.

No. Epilepsy is not a contagious disease or infection. It is not possible to "catch" epilepsy from someone. If your sister had a broken arm and you played with her, that would not break your arm. Epilepsy is also a physical condition. So you can very safely play with your sister and have no fears of catching epilepsy from her.

Looking for adults with grey matter heterotopia What are your symptoms?

I have absence seizures, had an MRI and they found the heterotopia. I'm 35 and they just started about a month ago. Don't know too much more than that. The doctor seems to think it may have been there for a long time. My seizures feel like concussions more than anything else. Kind of like I'm not quite right, fully awake and aware just "out of it". The doctor doesn't want to start any meds until I have an EEG next week to make sure I'm on the right medications.

Can you get epilepsy from a friend?

No. Epilepsy is not contagious. You cannot catch epilepsy from anybody.