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Epilepsy
Epilepsy and social stigma
Despite progress made in public education, misconceptions continue to influence societal attitudes and behaviour towards people with epilepsy. Read

The consequences of social stigma
Learning difficulties associated with epilepsy

 About Epilepsy
Epilepsy in the news
Infection - epilepsy risk
Hackers incite epilepsy seizures
High-fat diet to control epilepsy?
Slow foetal growth, epilepsy link
Epileptics prone to suicide
Epilepsy drugs under fire
Tooth brushing, seizure link
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Vusi 'The Voice'
Singer-songwriter Vusi “The Voice” Mahlasela is one of South Africa's most gifted and respected musicians. He also happens to be an epileptic. Read more
 
 FAQ
  1. Famous figures with epilepsy

2. Who gets epilepsy?

3. What triggers a seizure?

4. What should I do if someone has a seizure?

5. Explain what is epilepsy?

6. What is a seizure?

7. What causes epilepsy?

8. Is epilepsy fatal?

9. How is epilepsy treated?

10. How common is epilepsy?

11. Are epileptic people brain-damaged?

  
 
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Contents

Understanding the terminology
An early warning sign, Photosensitive epilepsy

Living with epilepsy
Driving, Swimming, Epilepsy and social stigma, The consequences of social stigma, Dietary guidelines for epilepsy, more...

Surgery for epilepsy
Is surgery for epilepsy a viable option?

Schooling and education
Learning difficulties associated with epilepsy

Childhood epilepsy
Fever and seizure in children, The hidden sings of epilepsy, Ketogenic diet: epilepsy cure?

Women and Epilepsy
Pregnant and epileptic

What friends & family need to know
Safety in the home, For support:

Health tips
Are you an epileptic?, Epileptics, make your home safe, Seizures spoiling your fun?

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About Epilepsy
Childhood epilepsy
FAQ
Health tips
Living with epilepsy
Real life story
Schooling and education
Surgery for epilepsy
Understanding the terminology
What friends & family need to know
Women and Epilepsy
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