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Seizure disorder
Seizure disorder (epilepsy) is a condition in which a person has seizures off and on. Seizures are also called convulsions, fits, or epileptic attacks. They can be spontaneous or be caused by problems in the brain, medicine effects, chemical imbalances in the body, flashing lights, etc...
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What are the tests for seizure disorder?
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What is the treatment for seizure disorder?
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What are the presenting symptoms of seizure disorder?
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A 43-year old asked:
How would manage a seizure disorder on a daily basis?
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What is the definition or description of: Seizure disorder?
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A 39-year old asked:
If I have a seizure disorder, should I wear a medical ID bracelet?
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A 43-year old male asked about a male:
A friend who does not have a seizure disorder had a long seizure (family claims it was over an hour long) is this posable? Drinking is invalved.
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A 32-year old asked:
How are seizure disorders diagnosed in kids?
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A 48-year old asked:
What causes youngsters to have seizure disorders?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Why are mentally retarded people prone to seizure disorders?
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A 40-year old asked:
Could lightning strikes cause a seizure disorder?
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A 35-year old asked:
Will my seizure disorder have negative effects on my baby?
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A 29-year old asked:
Are these symptoms of a type of seizure disorder or are they of epilepsy?
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A 47-year old asked:
How do seizure disorders affect the body during the convulsion?
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A 36-year old asked:
Eeg is abnormal, does it mean seizure disorder?
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A 34-year old asked:
Is it okay to drink alcohol with a seizure disorder that is controlled?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is it safe to take percocet if i had seizure disorder in my recent past?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is it okay to drink alcohol with seizure disorder that is controlled with meds?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I have a seizure disorder I'm on keppra (levetiracetam) should I have my levels checked regularly?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Dear Doc, I have been diagnosed seizure disorder 2007. I have been prescribed 25mg Lamictal once a day for 2 weeks. What will be my next dosage?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is a infantile spasm seizure disorder?
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A 32-year old asked:
Please help! I have complex partial seizure disorder?
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A 46-year old asked:
Can you recommend an herbal treatment for seizure disorder?
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A 36-year old female asked:
My baby have hb e /beta thalassemia and seizure disorder.Are both of they are related?
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A 54-year old female asked:
I have seizure disorder and I just started an exercise routine and I have been getting tired a lot with dizziness! Why?
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A 29-year old asked:
If I have a seizure disorder, am I more likely to seize in alcohol withdrawal?
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A 43-year old asked:
Can I try skydiving if I am taking 400mg of dilantin daily for a seizure disorder?
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A 61-year old female asked:
What kinds of questions should I ask after a diagnosis of seizure disorder? Had abnormal EEG-MRI normal. Just have fainted easily all my life.
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A 57-year old asked:
Are there any antidepressants that are 1) non sedating and 2) without risk of side effects that include seizure disorder? If so, which ones?
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A 36-year old female asked:
My baby've hb E/Beta thalassemia & seizure disorder.Doctor said no medicine need for seizure.Proper transfusion will solve the seizure.Pls advice.
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