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Epilepsy Epilepsy is a seizure disorder that affects certain parts of the brain. Many people only think of
having a seizure as convulsing and violently shaking, but in reality there are many different types of
seizures. Some examples are partial, dacrystic, and generalized seizures.
ence staring spells and loss of alertness while others may experience violent shaking and loss of control of their body.
Some epileptics may experience sensations like tingling or smelling an odor that really is not there before a seizure.
brain can be monitored known as a video EEG. There may be other tests done on the body to diagnose epilepsy. Some tests include a spinal tap, blood sugar tests, and tests done
on the liver and kidney. Doctors may also try to find the type of seizure that one can be experiencing.
Varying Seizures As there are different types of seizures there are different types of symptoms for each. Some people may experi-
Diagnosis To be diagnosed one has to go through multiple tests. Doctors may recommend a patient to wear an EEG recorder for a certain time period or stay in a special hospital where the
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Treatment Epilepsy is not always curable. Surgery may work for some to eradicate the disorder while others
may have to take medicine to control their seizures. A special diet could also be recommended to
stop seizures. Complimentary therapy is also recommended .
Statistics
1 in 26 Americans will develop Epilepsy in their life. 1 in 10 people
have had seizures in their life. More than 2 million Americans have epilepsy.
There are about 150,000 new cases of epilepsy in the U.S.