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… protein, fluid, and calorie amounts. The low glycemic index diet. This is the least restrictive … protein, fluid, and calorie amounts. The low glycemic index diet. This is the least …
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… seizures are caused by bursts of electrical activity in the brain that are not normal. … seizures are caused by bursts of electrical activity in the brain that are not normal. …
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… Overview Most of the time, people with epilepsy who become pregnant deliver healthy … is higher for babies born to someone with epilepsy. Most antiepileptic medicines … increase the risk even more. If you have epilepsy and become pregnant, stopping …
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… have to take the medicine? Some medicines for epilepsy have to be taken several times a day. … other medicines I take? Many medicines for epilepsy can interact with other medicines you may be taking. This means that your epilepsy medicine may not work as well, or it …
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… for epilepsy surgery. Others, particularly children, may respond well to a special diet. … for epilepsy surgery. Others, particularly children, may respond well to a special diet. …
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… Overview Epilepsy that causes focal seizures is sometimes called focal epilepsy, because the seizures start at a … brain may become affected during the seizure. Epilepsy that causes focal seizures is the …
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… 10 and 17 and causes similar seizures. Many children with juvenile absence epilepsy have … 10 and 17 and causes similar seizures. Many children with juvenile absence epilepsy have …
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… Treatment Overview Nerve stimulator devices for epilepsy send electrical signals to the brain … regular intervals to prevent seizures. Nerve stimulation is used along with other …
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… Overview If your child has epilepsy , there are many ways to lower his or … her alone in the bathtub. Older children with epilepsy should take showers instead of baths. … and sports coaches that your child has epilepsy, and tell them what to do if he or …
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… Overview Temporal lobe epilepsy involves the portions … brain that control emotions and memory. The temporal lobes are located on each side of the head just above the ears at the temples. Temporal lobe epilepsy can cause both partial …