Directory of Epilepsy Resources

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Epilepsy is defined as a tendency to have recurrent seizures. Commonly thought of as a single condition, there are many different types of epilepsy and over 40 seizure types.

Symptomatic epilepsy has a known cause, such as meningitis, stroke, or brain damage during a difficult birth. Idiopathic epilepsy, which occurs in approximately six out of ten patients, has no known cause.

The tendency to have seizures, a low seizure threshold, may run in families. Some types of epilepsy, such as juvenile myoclonic epilepsy are now believed to be inherited. Additionally, some inherited syndromes have epilepsy as a symptom.

Resources in This Category

• Beach Park

  http://kids.epilepsy.org.uk/
  Features the various types, introduces Ben and his story, and presents a picture gallery, and games.

• KidsHealth.org: Epilepsy

  http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/epilepsy.html
  Explains what epilepsy is, what a seizure is, and what happens during one. Also tells how many people are affected by this condition and discusses some options for controlling it.

• TeensHealth: Epilepsy

  http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/epilepsy.html
  Learn about causes, types of seizures, what doctors do and how to live with this condition.

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