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Some are born with this condition, some acquire it following brain injury, others develop it due to congenital or genetic or metabolic disorders. Some cause the condition due to alcohol and drug use. Elderly patients develop epilepsy due to changes to the brain over time including strokes, diabetes, injuries, degenerative disease.
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Yes- no problem: Yes, people with epilepsy can get a tattoo. They should avoid driving, climbing ladders, and swimming, at least if they have had a seizure in the past 6 months or less. No prohibition: But make sure sterility is ensured, as shared needles can result in HIV, hepatitis C, etc. Epilepsy & Life: Epilepsy is not usually a factor in ...
Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency. Yes: Some type of epilepsy cause come, coma means absence of meaningful response to external stimuli like sound, pain etc.
Possibility: Persons with autism spectrum have a 30 to 35 percent risk of developing epilepsy. Experience is that most cases develop by adolescence. Generally if you have passed adolescence and child bearing, you have passed the risk period. Be cautious anyway and practice good health habits.
Nose bleeds during seizures can occur when the associated elevated blood pressure bursts small blood vessels in the nose (not to say also directly striking the nose during seizure). Persistent nosebleeds after a seizure has ended is distinctly unusual and should investigated as a separate problem. Dr Hutchman agreed. Answered 7/3/2018.
Same as other 8mo.: The regular toys for infants in this age group are the same. Most 8mo do not do not have the motor skills or control to use the type of toys an older kid with epilepsy might get into trouble with. (bicycles, skateboards, etc.).
Agree w Dr. Tucker.: Regular soda contain a huge amount of sugar. So when you ingest it - insulin is released & then your blood sugar levels drop down and you feel tired. Regularly drinking soda has been linked to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Diabetes, heart disease & metabolic syndrome. Other possible risks include: increased weight ...
A doctor has provided 1 answer. Dr. Olav Jaren answered. Rarely needed: Some people with a rare form of epilepsy may fall suddenly. This causes serious head injuries and a helmet is recommended. Most people with epilepsy or seizures do not have this type of seizure, and a helmet is not needed. Dr Altman agreed.
Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency. i was told after an extended eeg that i have unspecified epilepsy without mention of intractable epilepsy, what does this mean?: Epilepsy: It just means that you have epilepsy ...