- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
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Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
- Creating a Daily Routine
- Exercise
- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
- Mental Exercises
- Respite Care
- Talking to Children about Alzheimer's
- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
- Transition to Nursing Home
- Work
- Related Conditions
- Resources
El Mal De Alzheimer
- Generalized Seizures (Grand Mal Seizures)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Prevention
Most of the time epilepsy cannot be prevented. But whether or not you have epilepsy, you can help prevent a generalized seizure by observing the following:
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Avoid using illegal drugs.
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Drink alcohol in moderation or not at all.
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Faithfully follow your doctor's treatment plan if you have diabetes or high blood pressure.
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Protect yourself from head trauma by wearing seat belts and bicycle helmets. If you play sports, wear appropriate ...
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Petit mal seizure
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