Focal seizures - Epilepsy Action
‘Temporal’ sounds like this: tem-per-uhl or tem-pruhl If you have been diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy it means you have seizures starting in one or other of the temporal lobes. The temporal lobe is responsible for things like memory, hearing and understanding language.
Dissociative (non-epileptic) seizures - Epilepsy Action
Like epileptic seizures, dissociative seizures are episodes of uncontrolled movements, sensations or behaviour.But unlike epileptic seizures, dissociative seizures are not caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Instead, it’s thought they are a physical reaction to distressing triggers such as sensations, thoughts, emotions and difficult situations.
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First aid - Epilepsy Action
Seizure first aid is about what you can do if you see someone having a seizure. Find out about different seizure types and how you can help keep someone safe by following some simple steps.
Switching between different versions of epilepsy medicine
Why are there different versions of my epilepsy medicine? Many medicines are available in both branded and generic versions. This includes most epilepsy medicines too. Branded and generic medicines are different forms of the same medicine.
Epilepsy in babies - Epilepsy Action
Seizures in newborn babies What causes seizures in newborn babies? Structural causes – Being born on time but having a lack of oxygen to the brain can cause a brain injury. Some babies are born with damage to their brain for an unknown reason
UK epilepsy prevalence and incidence update
Jan 17, 2023 · The team also looked at the incidence of epilepsy. They found that in the UK there would be around 43 new cases of epilepsy in every 100,000 people in one year.
Epileptic seizure types. epilepsy.org.uk Epilepsy Action Helpline: 0808 800 5050
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Information about indemnity insurance The NMC recommends that a registered nurse, midwife or specialist community public health nurse, in advising, treating and caring for patients/clients, has professional indemnity