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… Overview Epilepsy that causes focal seizures is sometimes called focal epilepsy, because the seizures start at …
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… Overview Focal aware seizures (sometimes called simple … in children and adults with some forms of epilepsy . They are about half as common as focal impaired awareness seizures. The person …
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… Overview Focal impaired awareness seizures (sometimes … in children and adults with certain forms of epilepsy . They are the most common type of … 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Most people who have focal impaired awareness seizures do not …
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… Condition Basics What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is a common condition that … seizures. Some specific types are: Benign focal childhood epilepsy . It causes muscles … years or may last the rest of your life. Focal epileptic seizures Epilepsy that causes …
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… Epilepsy is a common condition that causes … Failure Epilepsy: Atonic Seizures Epilepsy: Focal Aware Seizures Epilepsy: Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures Epilepsy: …
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… Overview Nerve stimulator devices for epilepsy send electrical signals to the brain … used in some people who have generalized or focal seizures or who haven't responded well … used in some people who have generalized or focal seizures or who haven't responded well …
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… usually require lifelong treatment.) Your epilepsy started when you were a child or … that tends to go away (remit), such as benign focal childhood epilepsy. Related Information … that tends to go away (remit), such as benign focal childhood epilepsy. Related Information …
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… Overview Epilepsy that causes generalized seizures is more common in children than in adults. Focal seizures start in a specific, often … is more common in children than in adults. Focal seizures start in a specific, often …
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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 …