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About 1 in 100 people in the United States have experienced an epileptic seizure or been clinically diagnosed with epilepsy.

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which the brain experiences abnormal, synchronous electrial activity which results in a seizure. These seizures classically take o NetWellness Article (More)


General Information

  • Different Kinds of Epilepsy (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
  • Epilepsy - What it is (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
  • Epilepsy: Overviews MedlinePlus
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  • The Body

  • Types of Epileptic Seizures NetWellness Article
  • Genetic Factors that Cause Epilepsy (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
  • Seizures: Overviews MedlinePlus
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  • Symptoms and Tests

  • Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment NetWellness Article
  • Cranial CT Scan MedlinePlus
  • EEG MedlinePlus
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  • Treatment

  • First Aid For Epileptic Seizures NetWellness Article
  • Epilepsy: Treatment MedlinePlus
  • New Treatments for Epilepsy NetWellness Article
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  • Staying Healthy

  • Epilepsy: A Guide for Teachers and School Nurses NetWellness Article
  • How Does Epilepsy Affect Daily Life?
  • My Family Health Portrait
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