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Informative Essay On Epilepsy

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What is Epilepsy?
“Epilepsy is a group of related disorders characterized by a tendency for recurrent seizures. There are different types of epilepsy and seizures.”

Signs & Symptoms
It’s hard to predict when a seizure will happen. Here are some of the symptoms:
Confusion
Jerking movements
Some go unconscious
Not aware of surroundings Diagnosis
Epilepsy is hard to diagnose and can’t be done in once office visit it’s a process. You have to keep record of when you have the seizure, and what happens before, during and after a seizure. To figure out if you have epilepsy and what type doctors have to run some test. Some ways of testing are:
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Your doctor places sensors on your scalp that record electrical activity …show more content…

EPILEPSY

Treatment Options
Medication
Your physician has to consider your age, gender, and if you have other medical conditions, or if you are taking other medications. Known side effects can be tiredness, clumsiness, rashes, and dizziness. Consult with your physician if you have any side effects. You might have to start with a low dose and slowly add more.
References
Lava, N. (2016). Symptoms of Epilepsy and Seizures. Retrieved September 10, 2017, from http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/epilepsy-seizure-symptoms

What Are the Types of Epilepsy? (005). Retrieved September 10, 2017, from http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/types-epilepsy#1

What Are the Treatments for Epilepsy? (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2017, from http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/treating-epilepsy#1

Understanding Seizures and Epilepsy. (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2017, from http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/default.htm

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