doctor for epilectic child age 12

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What is epilepsy?

Chronic disorder that causes unprovoked recurrent seizures due to sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain.

What are the symptoms of epilepsy?

Alternation in taste, smell and hearing sensation
Dizziness
Tingling and twitching
Unresponsiveness

What are the triggers of epilepsy?

Lack of sleep
Stress
Emotional shock
Alcohol
Caffeine
Illness

What are the causes of epilepsy?

Traumatic brain injury
Serious illness
High-grade fever
Stroke
Lack of oxygen to brain
Brain tumor

What is the treatment of epilepsy?

Anti-epileptic medication
Vagal nerve stimulation
Ketogenic diet
Brain surgery

How long epilepsy can affect the patient?

It’s a chronic disorder that is not completely curable, only preventable
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