Everything You Need To Know About Epilepsy
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder characterised by recurrent seizures, which are sudden, uncontrolled bursts of electrical activity in the brain
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Epilepsy affects 50 million people around the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)
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Anyone can develop epilepsy, but it most commonly occurs in young children and older adults
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Seizures are the main symptom of epilepsy. Symptoms differ from person to person and according to the type of seizure
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They can manifest in various ways, including changes in awareness, muscle movements (jerking, twitching), sensations, emotions, and behaviours
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While the cause of epilepsy is often unknown, it can sometimes be linked to brain injury, infection, stroke, or genetic factors
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Doctors typically diagnose epilepsy after a person has had two or more unprovoked seizures
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Epilepsy can have a significant impact on daily life, so it's important to seek support from family, friends, and support groups
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