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In the last five years, approximately 2.7 million people have been treated for epilepsy and it is estimated that as much as one in one-hundred of the world's population will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. It is further estimated that 60 million people worldwide have epilepsy and in the United States alone, between seventy to eighty thousand people are newly diagnosed each year. Despite being such a common problem, most people know little about the disorder and people with epilepsy feel stigmatized.
Filled with illustrations on almost every page and boasting an attractive and stimulating layout, Epilepsy Explained offers a wealth of crystal clear information on epilepsy, intended for patients, family members, friends, and caregivers. This down-to-earth book is divided into easy-to-digest sections that address such fundamental questions as what epilepsy is, what happens in different types of epileptic seizures, how epilepsy is diagnosed, and how seizures are treated. The authors include much-needed information on numerous topics, including living successfully with seizures, patients rights, and current drugs used to treat epilepsy--all described with directness and clarity, with many real-life examples that shed light on how the topic under discussion affects people with epilepsy. The book includes information for particular groups of readers such as women, children, and teens. It has an easy-to-follow organization, is clearly structured and has a detailed index and glossary, allowing readers to easily find specific information pertaining to their condition. Written by physicians who work daily with epilepsy, this clear and engaging book provides people with the knowledge they need to make informed choices about their illness.
Contents
1. Epilepsy, a problem with the brain ; 1.1 Epilepsy is a common condition ; 1.2 There are many types of seizures ; 1.3 Epilepsies are divided into syndromes ; 1.4 Seizures briefly interrupt the normal working of the brain ; 1.5 How the brain works ; 1.6 What happens in the brain during an epileptic seizure ; 2. Recognizing epilepsy ; 2.1 First tests ; 2.2 EEG ; 2.3 Taking pictures of the brain ; 2.4 Provoking seizures ; 2.5 Causes of epilepsy ; 3. Treating epilepsy ; 3.1 First aid during a seizure ; 3.2 Treatment with drugs ; 3.3 Antiepileptic drugs ; 3.4 Side effects ; 3.5 Other treatments which may help ; 3.6 Epilepsy surgery ; 4. Living with epilepsy ; 4.1 Risk and prejudice in every day life ; 4.2 Epilepsy at school and at work ; 4.3 Epilepsy and pregnancy ; 4.4 Epilepsy and the law ; 5. Conditions associated with epilepsy ; 6. Epilepsy research
