Epilepsy


 

Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. The condition is named from the Greek epilepsia ("a taking hold of or seizing"). It is commonly controlled with medication, although surgical methods are used as well.

References

  • {{note|pokemon}} {{Journal reference issue | Author=Radford B, Bartholomew R | Title=Pokemon contagion: photosensitive epilepsy or mass psychogenic illness? | Journal=South Med J | Year=2001 | Pages=197-204 | Volume=94 | Issue=2 }} PMID 11235034
  • {{Journal reference issue | Author=Kelley K, Theodore WH | Title=Prognosis 30 years after temporal lobectomy | Journal=Neuron | Volume=64 | Issue=11 | Year=2005 | Pages=1974-6}} PMID 15955959
  • {{Journal reference issue | Author=Yuen AWC, Sander JW, Fluegel D, Patsalos PN, Bell GS, Johnson T, Koepp MJ | Title=Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in patients with chronic epilepsy | Journal=Epilepsy & Behavior | Volume=7 | Issue=2 | Year=2005 | Pages=18}} PMID 16006194

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Introduction
Types of seizures
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatment
History and Stigma
Controversy
Legal implications
Famous people with epilepsy
Important investigators of epilepsy
See also
References
External links

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