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==How do I know if I have epilepsy and what are the symptoms of epilepsy?== | ==How do I know if I have epilepsy and what are the symptoms of epilepsy?== | ||
Symptoms vary depending on the type of epilepsy, from simple staring spells to loss of consciousness and violent convulsions. In most cases, the patient with epilepsy tends to have the same type of seizure each time. | |||
:*Temporary [[confusion]] | |||
:*A staring spell | |||
:*Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs | |||
:*Complete [[loss of consciousness]] | |||
==Who is at risk for epilepsy?== | ==Who is at risk for epilepsy?== |
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What is epilepsy?
How do I know if I have epilepsy and what are the symptoms of epilepsy?
Symptoms vary depending on the type of epilepsy, from simple staring spells to loss of consciousness and violent convulsions. In most cases, the patient with epilepsy tends to have the same type of seizure each time.
- Temporary confusion
- A staring spell
- Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs
- Complete loss of consciousness
Who is at risk for epilepsy?
How to know you have epilepsy?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for epilepsy?
Directions to Hospitals Treating epilepsy
Prevention of epilepsy
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/epilepsy/epilepsy.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/epilepsy.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/epilepsy/DS00342
http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/epilepsy.html
http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/default.htm