Question 1

how to cure epilepsy?

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Possible but unusual: Epilepsy seems best addressed if a surgical procedure deals with a focal temporal lobe lesion.  Cortical lesions are much less responsive.  Other than excision of affected lesion area, the more diffuse problems are not really curable and only hope is to control with meds or vagal nerve stimulators.

Question 2

how to clear epilepsy?

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Broad: This is a rather broad question. There are many ways to treat epilepsy and it can be quite complex to evaluate and treat the right way. Sometimes cures can be achieved as well if the assessment is individualized and done properly. Would be happy to provide a virtual consult and go over your particular case.

Question 3

is epilepsy hereditary?

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Epilepsy: Those who do develop epilepsy may be more likely to have a history of seizures in their family. This family history suggests that it is easier for them to develop epilepsy than for people with no genetic tendency.

Question 4

how is epilepsy diagnosed?

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: An EEG (electroencephalogram) is a test to detect electrical activity of the brain. With epilepsy there will be certain spikes that the neurologist will look for which will detect abnormal signals.

Question 5

epilepsy can be cured or not?

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Epilepsy: Epilepsy can be "cured" if it is caused by a structural lesion such as a tumor or scarring in the brain. In most cases epilepsy is treated with oral medication and often with good results.

Question 6

what is the cause of epilepsy?

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Many causes: Some unknown, usually attributed to some type of insult to the developing brain in childhood, like mom using drugs or alcohol during pregnancy, or a vascular insult during pregnancy , or trauma after birth through adulthood.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of epilepsy?

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Seizures.: Epilepsy can cause seizures which are involuntary loss of muscle control, loss of attention, or just "blanking out".

Question 8

i've got epilepsy: what causes it?

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Brain pathology: Invariably, this is due to abnormal brain electrical-chemical functioning, and there may be localized abnormal brain tissue or more diffuse brain glutamate excitotoxicity.  There is some hereditary susceptibility in many cases, and brain injuries and congenital lesions are often culprits.  Any disorder causing brain damage can promote seizures.

Question 9

what sort of disorder is epilepsy?

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Unprovoked Seizures: Epilepsy is a constellation of disorders with a common definition: the tendency toward recurrent, unprovoked seizures.  The term "epilepsy' applies to anyone who has had more than one unprovoked seizure.  Seizures, however, can take on many forms; from staring off for a few seconds, to prolonged, violent convulsions. Epilepsy is simply a word that tells us a patient has recurrent seizures.

Question 10

is epilepsy considered a disability?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A disability is a condition that affects major life activities. If your seizures are under control, then there really isn't a disability (unless you were a commercial pilot!) If seizures aren't controlled, then, yes.

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