Epilepsy Prognosis WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Epilepsy Prognosis
Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. About 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy at any one time. Epilepsy is usually controlled, but not cured, with medication, although surgery may be considered in difficult cases. However, over 30% of people with epilepsy do not have seizure control even with the best available medications. Not all epilepsy syndromes are lifelong – some forms are confined to particular stages of childhood. ...more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- One important step the patient can take is to wear a medical bracelet indicating that he or she has epilepsy.1
- If one has had only one seizure, the risk of having another is highest in the following 6 months.2
- When a patient has been seizure-free for several consecutive years, it may be possible to discontinue medication.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Health Encyclopedia: Prognosis of Epilepsy
- ↑ Epilepsy Handbook: The Course of Epilepsy
- ↑ NeurologyChannel: Epilepsy/Seizures Prognosis
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 16, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Prognosis of Epilepsy, Outcome of Epilepsy, Epilepsy Outcome
- Last update: Oct. 16, 2009
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