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      What causes seizures?

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      Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.

      What to do in case of a seizure

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      Read about what to do in case of a seizure to ensure your child's safety and comfort.

      Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)

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      Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is rare in people with epilepsy. However, it is important to be aware of the risk factors and how to prevent it in your child.

      Temporal lobe epilepsies

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      Read about the causes and features of temporal lobe epilepsies as well as how they are treated and the long-term outlook.

      Epilepsy: An overview

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      An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.

      What does the future hold for a child with epilepsy

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      The prognosis of an illness is a forecast of how it will develop and the outcome after treatment. Read about the factors that affect the prognosis of a child with epilepsy.

      Epilepsy and sports

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      Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.

      Epilepsy: How to keep your child safe inside and outside the home

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      Read about keeping a child with epilepsy safe at home, at school and with friends.

      Types of epilepsy

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      Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.

      Febrile seizures (seizures occurring with fever)

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      Read about the symptoms, prevention, first aid treatment and proper care for a child experiencing febrile seizures.

      Self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS)

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      Read about the symptoms of self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS) as well as treatments and long-term outlook.

      Epilepsy and travel

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      Find out how to make travel and time away at camp safe and enjoyable for a child with epilepsy.

      Partial epilepsy syndromes

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      Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for partial epilepsy syndromes.

      Pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy

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      Read about pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, a rare form of epilepsy caused by a deficiency of alpha-aminoadipic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (antiquitin) due to a genetic mutation.

      Types of seizures

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      Find out how seizures are classified, or grouped together and how they may impact a child.

      Deciding about epilepsy surgery: Points to consider

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      Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.

      Childhood and juvenile absence epilepsy

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      Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

      Focal aware seizures

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      Read about the symptoms and causes of focal aware seizures (previously known as simple partial seizure) and how they are treated.

      Myoclonic seizures

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      Read about causes and symptoms of myoclonic seizures and how they are treated.

      Invasive electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring by stereo-EEG (SEEG) before epilepsy surgery

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      Find out how invasive monitoring uses electrodes directly inside your child's brain to pinpoint where seizures start. .

      Caring for yourself when a child has epilepsy

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      Adjusting to a child’s epilepsy diagnosis can be challenging and parents often put their own needs last. However, it is important for parents to take care of themselves too. Learn about self-care suggestions for parents.

      Focal impaired awareness seizures

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      Read about causes and symptoms of focal impaired awareness seizures and how they are treated.

      Generalized epilepsy syndromes

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      Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.

      Coping with the diagnosis of epilepsy

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      Find out ways to cope with the different emotions you may have about an epilepsy diagnosis and about seeing a child have a seizure.

      What causes epilepsy?

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      Learn about the many different causes of epilepsy in children, which are classified into six categories: structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune and unknown.

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