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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 movies give you seasures?

Movies themselves do not usually bring on seizures, however effects such as strobe and/or flashing lights can bring on epileptic fits/seizures.

Can epilepsy cause a chronic cough?

It is highly unlikely that epilepsy would cause a cough of any kind. Epilepsy affects the brain, and although that in turn causes effects in other parts of the body, it would not cause a cough. The effects of epilepsy would only last during a seizure, whereas a chronic cough would be something that would be continuous. The cause of a problem cough would lie elsewhere.

What body systems does epilepsy affect?

Epilepsy only really affects the brain. It is mainly an extra amount of electrical activity in the brain. That in turn may have an effect on other parts of the body, like physical movements in the body and people becoming unconscious.

Do lifestyle choices play a part in who gets epilepsy?

Generally not. It is a physical condition and the causes are many and varied.

What happens if an epileptic has a fit every 30 minutes?

If someone suddenly starts to have regular seizures, they should get medical attention, from a doctor or in a hospital.

Why is the severing of the corpus callosum used to treat some cases of epilepsy?

A corpus callostomy is done to keep seizure activity from spreading from one hemisphere of the brain to the other, reducing the severity and number of seizures a patient may experience.

How does temperal lobe epilepsy cause rage and anger in a child?

Temperal llobe epilepsy cause rage and anger in children, because these children are frustrated as they are prevented from taking part in sports in school like boxing, and swimming.

Can someone who had a splenectomy get a tattoo?

I would assume so as the ink simply goes into the first permanent layer of skin. You may want to ask a couple shops though.

Is there any way to loosen up stiffened treated cloth surrounds of a vintage loudspeaker?

Not really. Time and chemical change have gotten to the surrounds. If the cones are good, it might be cost effective to get the surrounds replaced, but it costs because it's almost as labor intensive as reconing the whole speaker. That pesky little voice coil must be hung in just the right place. With some thought and a consulate or two, it might be possible to replace the whole driver. That'd save the speakers. But call around and hit the web for a line on places or people who do that. See what they say. There are fewer speaker repair people every year. It's a shame when the foam or other surround gets stiff or deteriorates and leaves a speaker next to useless. But the speaker cone and the surround weren't engineered to last anywhere near a century or anything like that. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Had to retire a pair of JBL studio monitors long ago for the same reason. The foam surround was just disintegrating.

Is it common for a family member of an abuse victim who is being abused by the same person to regard abuse books and websites that the victim reads as poisoning the victim's mind?

Yes it is common because you are giving the key to the locked door of freedom to the victim (if she so wishes to take it) and that doesn't sit well with the abuser. Abusers are about control, conniving, terrifying their victim, keeping them on their toes and keeping the person so brain-washed they don't know what their rights are or that there is a better life out there for them. Often a person who is badly abused is terrified of ruffling the slightest feather of the abuser. Women who are abused wake up every morning hoping that will be the morning when they can do everything right so they won't tick off their abuser. Of course anyone looking in on this scenario knows better ... the abuser likes to feel almighty powerful and he doesn't need an excuse to abuse. If this person is you who is looking up the information, then be prepared for war! Watch your back as well because some abusers are very vicious and they look upon women as "their property" and you will only end up sending danger signals to him and you will be considered the interloper. Unless these two victims of abuse are willing to seek help there is nothing you can do, with the exception of catching the abuser in the act and contacting the police. Be warned, if you should call the police you could make things worse for the victim because the abuser will blame the victim more than he will you. Good luck Marcy

What are photosensitive epileptic seizures?

Seizures for people who have photosensitive epilepsy. They are caused by reactions to light, like flashing lights, strobe lights, flickering lights etc.

How Do You Spell Epilepsi?

That is the correct spelling of the medical condition "epilepsy."