The dramatic and incapacitating nature of seizures is reflected in the word itself, which derives from the Greek “to take hold” – like an invisible force suddenly grasping someone and controlling their body. This sense of an unknown force has driven many superstitions and misrepresentations of seizures throughout history. Over the past century, the public’s […]
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While there are many types of seizures, there are some that are unique to children and infants in particular. Here are 12 things to know about seizures in children.
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When we think of seizures, we often only picture how the patient goes into convulsions. But there are actually different types of seizures (divided into major groups) that have varying symptoms depending on where they originate in the brain.
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November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. During the month of November, health organizations like the Epilepsy Foundation hope to increase the awareness of the almost 65 million people around the world living with epilepsy with handy resources, like the following infographic. Do your part to learn more and reduce the stigma attached to epilepsy…
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Seizures are often associated with epilepsy, but there are a number of non-epileptic triggers of a seizure as well such as stress, certain medications and alcohol withdrawal. Seizures are actually the result of a sudden surge of electrical energy in the brain, and while they can look violent, they are usually not dangerous for the […]
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We look into the six health issues that can prompt a non-epileptic seizure (NES), often without warning and without the presence of any existing neurological issues.
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