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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 November 2009
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Epilepsy - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Epilepsy is a 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 2009
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Epilepsy surgery
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RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
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Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of people who have had surgery to treat epilepsy.
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Feb 2009
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Epilepsy in childhood
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RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
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Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of children with epilepsy.
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Feb 2009
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Epilepsy
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RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
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Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of people with epilepsy.
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Feb 2009
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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. Treatment may include medication, surgery and lifestyle changes. Medication can successfully control seizures in many people. 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, can also help.
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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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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 - 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. A person with epilepsy may have to make some life changes. Medications, driving, employment, travel, sport and leisure may be affected, but most people with epilepsy live full and active lives. Avoiding triggers for seizures such as a lack of sleep, alcohol, recreational drugs and stress may help, but triggers are not the same for each person. Epilepsy may also affect contraception choices and pregnancy.
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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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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 in children
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Better Health Channel
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Epilepsy is most common in children and includes a variety of seizure types. Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has a tendency to have recurring seizures. Seizures can sometimes be confused with other conditions. Febrile convulsions are not a form of epilepsy. Children with epilepsy can still attend preschool, school and sports, but the risks must be managed. Epilepsy may affect learning and behaviour in some children.
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Aug 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. Good seizure management is essential to reduce the risks associated with epilepsy. A seizure is not usually dangerous, but a person is at risk if they are in a dangerous environment. Injury may occur in the home, workplace, school or elsewhere. Driving can be affected, and swimming and bathing also carries risks.
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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. A convulsion is one type of seizure, called a fit, tonic clonic seizure or 'grand mal'. Other types of seizures include an absence seizure (going 'blank'), a tonic or atonic seizure (going stiff or loose in the muscles) and a myoclonic seizure. A partial seizure may cause symptoms including feeling strange, a sense of odd taste or smell or a loss of awareness.
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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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Epilepsy does not mean a person cannot do exercise. Physical activity can reduce the risk of epileptic 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. Water safety is critical for a person with epilepsy.
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Oct 2007
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