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Epilepsy

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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EPILEPSY

BY MAGGIE MORTIMER
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What is Epilepsy

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Causes of Epilepsy

  • Birth
  • Head injuries
  • Brain tumors
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Symptoms of Epilepsy

  • Phychological
  • Sensory
  • Muscular
  • Cognitive
  • Whole body
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Life Changes Due to Epilepsy

BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS.
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Treatment and Prevention

THERE ARE MANY TREATMENTS FOR EPILEPSY
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FACTS

  • A seizure May last from a few seconds to a few minutes
  • It is one of the most common conditions affecting the brain
  • 1 in 100 people have epilepsy
  • About 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their life time
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Works Cited

  • Mayo Clinic Staff. "Epilepsy." Overview. N.p., 22 Nov. 2014. Web. 18 Mar. 2015. "About Us." EFEPA Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2015.

Maggie Mortimer