SEIZURE DISORDER PROGNOSIS |
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People who have epilepsy have a
higher-than-average rate of suicide; sudden, unexplained death; and
drowning and other accidental fatalities.
Benign focal epilepsy of childhood and some absence seizures may
disappear in time, but remission is unlikely if seizures occur
several times a day, several times in a 48-hour period, or more
frequently than in the past.
Seizures that occur repeatedly over time and always involve the same
symptoms are called stereotypic seizures. The probability that
stereotypic seizures will abate is poor.
About 85% of all seizure disorders can be partially or completely
controlled if the patient takes anti-seizure medication according to
directions; avoids seizure-inducing sights, sounds, and other
triggers; gets enough sleep; and eats regular, balanced meals.
Anyone who has epilepsy should wear a bracelet or necklace
identifying his seizure disorder and listing the medication he
takes. |
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