Epilepsy: the facts
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1. Verfasser: Appleton, Richard (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Oxford Oxford University Press ©2009
Ausgabe:3rd ed
Schriftenreihe:Facts (Oxford, England)
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Beschreibung:Includes index
What is epilepsy? -- The different types of epileptic seizure and of epilepsy syndromes -- The causes of epilepsy -- The first seizure and the diagnosis of epilepsy -- Tests in epilepsy -- The treatment of epilepsy -- The long-term outlook -- Living with epilepsy -- Convulsions associated with fever -- The future: hope or hype? -- Patient perspectives -- Useful addresses
This book is written specifically for sufferers of epilepsy and their friends and families. This easy to understand, evidence based guide to epilepsy explains everything about the causes and effects of the disease, clearly and simply. The book addresses all aspects of epilespy, at all ages. It begins with basic descriptions and definitions of seizures, through the classification of seizures and epilepsy syndromes. The different forms of investigation are described in detail including drug and non-drug treatment options. Further chapters discuss the effects of epilepsy on lifestyle, education, and career choice and future developments. Positive, constructive advice is presented by the authors throughout the book to help sufferers manage their condition and cope with problems as and when they arise, especially in relation to many aspects of normal life such as schooling, pregnancy, driving, and work. This new edition represents a unique approach to the group of conditions known as epilepsy
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (ix, 186 pages)
ISBN:0191552798
0199233683
9780191552793
9780199233687

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