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Childhood and juvenile absence epilepsy

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

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.

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.

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.

Generalized epilepsy syndromes

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

Partial epilepsy syndromes

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

Epilepsy: An overview

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

Types of epilepsy

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Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.

Coping with epilepsy as a family

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Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

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Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.

Epilepsy and learning

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Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.

Reflex epilepsy

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Read about the causes and treatments for reflex epilepsy, a rare condition in which seizures are set off by specific stimuli such as flashing lights.

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

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A seizure is caused by a sudden electrical disturbance in the brain. Because the brain controls the body, this disturbance affects the body. Find information about different types of seizures, diagnostic procedures and treatment options.

Myoclonic seizures

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

Epilepsy: Sex and reproduction

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Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.

Types of seizures

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

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.

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.

Absence seizures

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Read about the symptoms and causes of absence seizures and how best to help your child when they have one.

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.

Encephalopathies and progressive epilepsy syndromes

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Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.

Traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy

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Learn about the benefits and limitations of the traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for childhood epilepsy, how it is started and how it is used at home.

Epilepsy and college or university

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Education is an important part of any child's life. Read about options for a child attending college or university while coping with epilepsy.

Neonatal seizures

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Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of neonatal seizures.