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Epilepsy is a condition that occurs when there is a sudden, brief change in how the brain works. These physical changes are called epileptic seizures. During a seizure a person's consciousness, movement, or actions may be altered for a short time.
Follow the links below to find information on epilepsy.
Reviewed May 2008
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Epilepsy - treatment options
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Better Health Channel
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A person with epilepsy has a tendency to have recurring seizures. Medication can successfully control seizures in many people diagnosed with epilepsy. Surgery may be an option if medication fails to control seizures. Avoiding known triggers and paying attention to lifestyle issues, such as getting adequate sleep, is an important part of successfully managing the disorder.
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Oct 2008
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Epilepsy - living with epilepsy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The effects of having epilepsy differ for different people. They will need to deal with a society which often tries to stop them from doing many things, and limits their choices in life.
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Oct 2008
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Epilepsy - what is it?
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sometimes young people may have seizures. Seizures may also be called fits or convulsions.
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Oct 2008
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Epilepsy - having 'fits'
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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What is epilepsy? Sometimes people can have seizures, most people would call them fits', because they have a high fever or have had a severe head injury.
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Oct 2008
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Teenagers with epilepsy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The effects of having epilepsy differ for different people, whether they have had it from early childhood or it is recently developed in the teenage years.
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Oct 2008
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Epilepsy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Children and young people with epilepsy can usually do the same things as other people, with some safeguards for some activities.
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Oct 2008
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Epilepsy - lifestyle issues
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Better Health Channel
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Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has a tendency to have recurring seizures. Epilepsy is varied and the impact on an individual will depend on the type of epilepsy and its effect on the lifestyle of each person.
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Sep 2008
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Epilepsy and risk
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Better Health Channel
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Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has a tendency to have recurring seizures. The cause, type and frequency of seizures can vary. Each person is unique, so the condition may be managed differently for each person. Good seizure management is essential to reduce the risks associated with epilepsy.
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Aug 2008
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Epilepsy - seizures explained
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Better Health Channel
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Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has a tendency to have recurring seizures. Many people experience only one seizure, while about 50 per cent go on to have additional seizures. The cause, type and frequency of seizures vary between individuals. Treatment aims to prevent seizures recurring.
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Jul 2008
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Epilepsy
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of rolandic epilepsy written by professional medical specialists.
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Jul 2008
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Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Australian Prescriber
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There are effective medicines to stop people with epilepsy having fits. Some of these drugs, however, can cause harm to an unborn baby if a woman takes them during pregnancy.
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Jun 2008
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Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy and lactation
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Australian Prescriber
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Uncontrolled epilepsy in a pregnant woman is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition for both mother and child. Most pregnant women with epilepsy will need to take at least one antiepileptic drug.
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Jun 2008
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Epilepsy and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Physical activity can reduce the risk of seizures. However, since seizures can come on suddenly without warning, a person with epilepsy needs to make sure their exercise and sporting activities are as safe as possible.
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Oct 2007
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Epilepsy in children
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Better Health Channel
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Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has a tendency to have recurring seizures. Epilepsy is most common in children and includes a variety of seizure types. Seizures can sometimes be confused with other conditions, so an accurate diagnosis is important.
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Aug 2007
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The rediscovery of the Australian epilepsy movement
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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At the turn of last century, when most of the world feared epilepsy as some kind of horrific lunacy, Australia was one of a handful of places leading the world to a more compassionate and reasoned view of epilepsy and its management.
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Apr 2007
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Seizures: first aid
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myDr
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First aid and how to help when a person has a seizure.
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Nov 2006
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Epilepsy: diagnosis and treatment
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myDr
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To diagnose epilepsy a doctor will first need a description of your symptoms, as it is unlikely that you will have seizure symptoms when you are talking to your doctor.
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Nov 2006
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Epilepsy
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myDr
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Epilepsy is a relatively common condition in which the electrical and chemical activity of the brain loses its usual co-ordination for short periods of time.
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Sep 2006
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Comments for consumers. Withdrawing antiepileptic drugs from seizure-free children
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Australian Prescriber
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Epilepsy is a common condition in childhood. Children with epilepsy usually take medicines to stop them having fits. While some children need to continue their medicines, others grow out of their epilepsy. Once a child has had no fits for two years it may be possible to stop the medicine.
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Feb 2006
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