Epilepsy Diagnosis
Complications
Injuries and Accidents
Injuries from Falls. Because many people with seizures fall, injuries are common. Although such injuries are usually minor, people with epilepsy have a higher incidence of fractures than those without the disorder. Patients who take the drug phenytoin have an even higher risk, since the drug can cause osteoporosis.
Household Accidents. Household environments, such as the kitchen and bathroom can be dangerous places for children with epilepsy. Parents should...
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Epilepsy and Migraine?
Full Question: epilepsy and migrainei have epilepsy, now controlled and bih which the pressure is ok at the minute. i have now been... Read more »
10/15/07 #2: Connection between Migraine and epilepsy, seizure...
Full Question:Is there a connection between migraines and epilepsy/seizure disorder? Or are migraines a form of epilepsy/seizure... Read more »
005/12/08 #2: Can a migraine cause a seizure in a person that does...
Full Question:Can a migraine cause a seizure in a person that does not have epilepsy If so how, what do you do about it? If it happens... Read more »
05/21/07 #9: EEG shows "Migraine variant/variance?"
Full Question: My EEG shows a "migraine variant/variance". Although I know many people with migraine, I don't know anyone who has this... Read more »
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Epilepsy: Long-Term Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An epilepsy diagnosis is often made during an emergency visit for a seizure. If a person seeks medical help for a previous or suspected seizure, the... Read more »
Epilepsy: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
What Is Epilepsy?Epilepsy is a brain disorder that is marked by recurrent seizures. Seizures (also called fits or convulsions) are episodes of... Read more »
Epilepsy: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Epilepsy is a brain disorder involving repeated, spontaneous seizures of any type. There are different types of epilepsy but what they all share are... Read more »
Epilepsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Epilepsy is a brain disorder involving repeated, spontaneous seizures of any type. Seizures ("fits," convulsions) are episodes of disturbed brain... Read more »
Epilepsy meds may be linked to schizophrenia
Treatment in childhood with epilepsy medications may be linked to the development of schizophrenia later in life, some researchers say. Scientists... Read more »
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