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Epilepsy Overview

This book provides a comprehensive overview about epilepsy. Contents include:

  • Epilepsy Facts
  • Epilepsy and Seizures
  • Epilepsy and Lifestyle
  • Epilepsy Resources
  • When to Call an Ambulance

On this page you can access the book in the following formats:

EPILEPSY: AN OVERVIEW - VIDEO CLIPS

Access short video clips from the book. These short video clips illustrate key points from the book and can be used for educational and awareness goals without requesting for permission, as long as they are used as is. For any questions contact us at info@edmontonepilepsy.org  

EPILEPSY: AN OVERVIEW by EDMONTON EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

How do people get epilepsy? What causes epilepsy? Do many people have epilepsy?

At what age does epilepsy begin? What is a seizure threshold?

Does epilepsy run in families?

How is epilepsy diagnosed?

What causes seizures?

Can epilepsy be prevented?

Is there a cure for epilepsy?

What is the treatment for epilepsy?

Do you know minimally invasive surgery for epilepsy? 

How can you tell if a person is having a seizure? 

Why do seizures happen?

What are focal aware seizures?

Generalized seizures.

What happens when seizures occur in the temporal lobe? 

How different areas of the brain control different functions.

Focal seizures secondary generalized. 

How long do seizures last?

Are seizures painful or dangerous?

A little bit about SUDEP.

What other conditions look like epilepsy seizures but they are not? 

Does epilepsy affect a person’s lifestyle?

Do anti-seizure medications affect a person?

Can people with epilepsy play sports?

Can a person with epilepsy work?

Does epilepsy affect cognitive development and function?

Can a person with epilepsy have a sexual relationship?

Can a woman with epilepsy have a baby?

Can a person with epilepsy drink alcohol? 

Does a person who lives with epilepsy have to avoid flashing lights?

Common seizure triggers.

First aid for non-convulsive seizures.

What to do if someone has a convulsive seizure?

Status epilepticus.

When to call an ambulance.