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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. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | 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 |
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Yerba mate is that allright to take if you have a seizure disorder?
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Please explain why is electrical stimulation contraindicated for seizure disorders?
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I am 39 and have a seizure disorder. I need to lose 50lbs. Can i join a gym and workout?
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I have a seizure disorder and have been feeling like I'm daydreaming a lot but it only lasts about a second I know it's not a seizure Is this normal ?
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How are seizure disorders diagnosed in kids?
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What are seizure disorders besides epilepsy?
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I need detailed information & signs & symptoms of absence seizure disorder in children? How does it affect their daily lives?
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I have a seizure disorder. Now I have bronchitis. Is it possible for the bronchitis to cause a seizure? I was concerned after i had one today.
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