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Epilepsy

Neurological Disorder

Overview

Epilepsy is a chronic disorder with recurrent unprovoked seizures.

Symptoms

  • Convulsions
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Aura
  • Postictal confusion

Diagnosis

  • EEG
  • MRI
  • Video-EEG
  • Seizure history

Treatments

  • Valproate
  • Levetiracetam
  • Lamotrigine
  • VNS/surgery

Risk Factors

⚠️Brain injury
⚠️Stroke
⚠️Genetics
⚠️Infections

Key Facts

  • ℹ️50 million worldwide
  • ℹ️1/3 drug-resistant

ICD-10: G40 | Prevalence: yaygın

Last updated: 11/9/2025