Epilepsy

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  • Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that involves problems with electrical signal transmission in the brain. It is a condition that is quite variable, where seizures range in severity.
  • Fast Facts

    1. U.S. sufferers: 3 millionWell (NYT): The Voices of Epilepsy (February 12, 2009)
    2. 200,000 new cases annually
    3. 10% of Americans have a seizure in their lifetime
    4. First book on epilepsy written in 400BC by Hippocrates
    5. Symptoms: Seizures, jerking movements, staring spells, loss of consciousness
    6. Onset most common in childhood or after 65
    7. Many children outgrow condition
    8. 30% of epileptics not helped by drugsWell (NYT): The Voices of Epilepsy (February 12, 2009)
    9. DisclaimerThe content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have epilepsy, please consult your doctor.

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