Focal seizures - Epilepsy Action
‘Temporal’ sounds like this: tem-per-uhl or tem-pruhl If you have been diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy it means you have seizures starting in one or other of the temporal lobes. The temporal lobe is responsible for things like memory, hearing and understanding language.
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy - Epilepsy Action
The vagus nerve sends messages between the brain and other parts of the body. In VNS therapy the generator is individually programmed to send electrical pulses to the vagus nerve at regular intervals, all day, every day.
Epilepsy medicines - Epilepsy Action
How do I take my medicine? Epilepsy medicine is usually taken once, twice or sometimes 3 times a day. It’s important to take it at the times prescribed by your doctor, because missing a dose can increase the risk of having a seizure.. It’s a good idea to get advice about what to do if you ever forget to take your medicines.
About seizures - Epilepsy Action
Tonic-clonic seizures are the type of epileptic seizure most people recognise. In the past they were called grand-mal seizures. Tonic-clonic seizures can have a generalised onset, meaning they affect both sides of the brain from the start.
First aid - Epilepsy Action
Seizure first aid is about what you can do if you see someone having a seizure. Find out about different seizure types and how you can help keep someone safe by following some simple steps.
EEG tests for epilepsy - Epilepsy Action
What is an EEG test? An electroencephalogram (EEG) records activity in the brain. Your brain constantly produces tiny electrical signals. During an EEG test, small sensors, called electrodes, are placed on your scalp.
Memory problems and epilepsy - Epilepsy Action
How and why might epilepsy affect memory? There are many reasons why people with epilepsy can have problems with memory. Seizures. Seizures can affect memory because for memory to work properly the brain needs to continuously monitor itself.Epileptic seizures can interfere with this self-monitoring process at any of the following stages:
Safety advice for people with epilepsy - Epilepsy Action
If you have seizures, it’s important to take extra care when bathing, because there could be a risk of drowning during a seizure.. Here are some safety suggestions: Use a shower instead of having a bath if you can – it’s safer because the water runs away; If your shower is over the bath make sure you have removed the plug
What is epilepsy? - Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy should be diagnosed by a specialist doctor with experience in diagnosing and treating epilepsy. For adults this is usually a neurologist (a doctor specialising in conditions that affect the brain or nerves). For children, epilepsy is usually diagnosed by a paediatrician (a doctor who specialises in treating children) or in more complex cases, a children’s neurologist.
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