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One is asking, As definition what's epilepsy in simple medical concept? Thank you
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Epilepsy is defined as "a group of related disorders characterized by a tendency for recurrent seizures."The terms epilepsy and "seizure disorders" are used interchangeably.Epilepsy is characterized b... Read More
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I have epilepsy but I am always nervous. I had a crisis, I take 3 pills a day, 1.5 in the morning and 1.5 evening. Is this enough or should I consult my doctor?
Dr. Karim Farah, Pulmonology - There are different types of seizures and to each different types of medications. If you are still having a seizure on the current therapy, you need to inform your physician who might check the drug l... Read More
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What s epilepsy??
Dr. Rania Mousa, General Medicine - A seizure is a sudden change in behavior that is the consequence of brain dysfunction Epileptic seizures result from electrical hypersynchronization of neuronal networks in the cerebral cortex. Epile... Read More
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I had a seizure, and after many tests my doctor told me I have epilepsy. however my MRI showed brain anomalies and the doctors couldn't find out what they are. so what can they be? are they dangerous?
Dr. Rania Mousa, General Medicine - Since the doctors who see the MRI results don't reach a final diagnose or know what are the exact abnormalities are ,he will be ordering another MRI after 3 months or another further testing if h... Read More
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Are brain cysts common with epilepsy?
Dr. Rania Mousa, General Medicine - epilepsy is a type of seisure ,It is possible for brain cysts symptoms of seizures to be present for many years before detection. Seizures can manifest in a number of different ways. They may present ... Read More
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I had an accident since 2000 i have an epilepsie i take depakine chrono 500 mg but i still have crisis and nerves crisis what should i do
Dr. Rania Mousa, General Medicine - Epilepsy cannot usually be cured, but medication can control seizures effectively in about 70% of cases. So If you still have seizures while taking medication, tell your doctor,he may adjust the dose ... Read More
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My son 20months now.at 9month he got 40 fever once & i put in cold water & rub ice on his body so he had seizure.does this mean everytime he will have high fever he will get seizure?i am very scared
Dr. Salim Saab, Otolaryngology (Ent) - Usually, the risk of recurrence of febrile seizures in children and young ones (less than 15 months) depends on a few factors: frequent fevers, having an immediate family member with a history of febr... Read More
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After having a seizure (1st time) my friend is starting to have panic attacks. We've seen a neurologist, going to get results soon, is there anything else we should check out?
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Dr. Rania Mousa, General Medicine - The primary goal of the medical evaluation is to figure out if your friend symptoms were actually caused by a seizure and, if so, why the seizure occurred. To make a diagnosis, your doctor may perfor... Read More
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A friend and I were arguing and she suddenly lost consciousness and breathed differently then "woke up" but looked right at me and said things that didn't make sense! Was this a seizure?
Dr. Salim Saab, Otolaryngology (Ent) - Yes, this most probably is a seizure, sometimes there's memory loss and confusion which is why your friend said things that didn't make sense. Your friend should get checked out by a neurolo... Read More
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