Epilepsy primary prevention

Epilepsy Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Epilepsy from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
EEG
X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Epilepsy primary prevention On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Epilepsy primary prevention All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Epilepsy primary prevention
CDC on Epilepsy primary prevention
Epilepsy primary prevention in the news
Blogs on Epilepsy primary prevention
Directions to Hospitals Treating Epilepsy
Risk calculators and risk factors for Epilepsy primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D.

Primary Prevention

• Effective measures for the primary prevention of epilepsy include:
  • In healthy people, we can prevent epilepsy by reducing the chance of possible epilepsy causes to happen such as:
    • Head trauma
    • Hypoglycemia
    • Cerebral palsy
    • Electrolyte disturbances
    • Fever
    • Drug abuse
    • Vitamin deficiency
  • In patients who already have epilepsy, we can reduce the triggers of seizure such as:
    • Sleep deprivation
    • Fever
    • Light flashing
    • Hyperventilation
    • Alcohol
    • Physical stress such as physical exercise or illness
    • Psychological stress
    • Depression