Diagnosis

seizures. Some

examples are par-

tial, dacrystic,

and generalized

seizures.

Epilepsy is a

seizure disorder

that affects cer-

tain parts of the

brain. Many peo-

ple only think of

having a seizure

as convulsing and

violently shaking,

but in reality

there are many

different types of

on the liver and kidney.

Doctors may also try to

find the type of seizure

that one can be experienc-

ing.

To be diagnosed one

has to go through multiple

tests. Doctors may recom-

mend a patient to wear an

EEG recorder for a certain

time period or stay in a

special hospital where the

brain can be monitored

known as a video EEG.

There may be other tests

done on the body to diag-

nose epilepsy. Some tests

include a spinal tap, blood

sugar tests, and tests done

Epilepsy

Varying Seizures

Some epileptics may

experience sensations

like tingling or smell-

ing an odor that

really is not there be-

fore a seizure.

As there are dif-

ferent types of sei-

zures there are differ-

ent types of symp-

toms for each. Some

people may experi-

ence staring spells

and loss of alertness

while others may ex-

perience violent

shaking and loss of

control of their body.

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Statistics

stop seizures.

Complimentary

therapy is also

recommended .

Epilepsy is

not always cur-

able. Surgery may

work for some to

eradicate the dis-

order while others

may have to take

medicine to con-

trol their seizures.

A special diet

could also be rec-

ommended to

There are about

150,000 new

cases of epilepsy

in the U.S.

1 in 26 Ameri-

cans will develop

Epilepsy in their

life.

1 in 10 people

have had seizures

in their life.

More than 2 mil-

lion Americans

have epilepsy.

Treatment

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