Epilepsy Talk
When it’s not “just” epilepsy…
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At least 50 percent of adults with active epilepsy are also living with other health conditions say experts at a leading epilepsy medical research charity.
Several diseases, including depression, anxiety, dementia, migraine, heart disease, peptic ulcers and arthritis are up to eight times more common in people with this neurological disorder.
Epilepsy related conditions…
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In chronic conditions, such as epilepsy, the coexistence of more than one illness in a patient is the rule rather than the exception…
Men and women with epilepsy have a two-to five-fold increase in the occurrence of conditions, such as migraine, cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disorders. Along with gastrointestinal disorders, pulmonary disorders, dementia, chronic fatigue, mood disorders, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Seizure provoking conditions…
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Few of these conditions will cause epilepsy itself…but many can lead to seizures. So consider this a definition of the possibilities…
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