Anticonvulsants

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See antiepileptic drugs (AED’s)

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Loss of memory. Total or partial inability to recall past experiences.

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Is a rare genetic disorder characterised by partial or complete absence of the connection between the two hemispheres of the brain, the corpus callosum. Affects females and the onset is generally between ages 3-5 months with seizures called infantile spasms. Symptoms include seizures, profound learning disabilities and brain abnormalities such as smaller than average brainRead More…

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make worse or more serious.

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The absence or failure of formation of an organ or body part.

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The absence of fever, normal body temperature.

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The cause of the disease or disorder. Also spelt etiology (US).

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Rotation of the eyes, head or body during a seizure.

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Having a short and relatively severe course of symptoms with a sudden onset.

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Ancient Chinese medical treatment that involves inserting fine needles and stimulating specific regions of the body for therapeutic purposes.

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A seizure mostly seen in children – often mistaken for daydreaming and inattentiveness. Seizures involve suddenly stopping activity, staring, loss of facial expression and unresponsiveness. They can last from 2-20 seconds. Recovery is immediate with no memory of the event.