What you need to know about Epilepsy
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain in which clusters of nerve cells (or neurones) …….
What are the effects and signs?
An epileptic seizure is a brief episode of symptoms and signs caused by …….
How is it assessed?
The diagnosis of epilepsy is almost entirely based on a history of what has happened and any eyewitness accounts.....
How is it treated and managed?
Epilepsy is eminently treatable with medication and the aim of treatment is to totally suppress seizures…….
What evidence is available?
Evidence from the paediatric neurologist, epileptic nurse or GP gives a profile of the seizures i.e. type, frequency, injuries sustained…….
