Epilepsy: Coming to Terms with Chronic Seizures
Epilepsy can be frightening to both the sufferer and their loved ones. However, knowing more about the symptoms and treatment can give people a sense of empowerment. This volume discusses what epilepsy is, how it can be treated, and what can be done for someone who is having a seizure. The narrative is supplemented with in-depth sidebars, full-color photographs, and detailed charts. It dispels the myths surrounding epilepsy and gives readers a clear picture of this challenging disorder.
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Epilepsy: Coming to Terms with Chronic Seizures
Epilepsy can be frightening to both the sufferer and their loved ones. However, knowing more about the symptoms and treatment can give people a sense of empowerment. This volume discusses what epilepsy is, how it can be treated, and what can be done for someone who is having a seizure. The narrative is supplemented with in-depth sidebars, full-color photographs, and detailed charts. It dispels the myths surrounding epilepsy and gives readers a clear picture of this challenging disorder.
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Epilepsy: Coming to Terms with Chronic Seizures

Epilepsy: Coming to Terms with Chronic Seizures

by Simon Pierce
Epilepsy: Coming to Terms with Chronic Seizures

Epilepsy: Coming to Terms with Chronic Seizures

by Simon Pierce

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Overview

Epilepsy can be frightening to both the sufferer and their loved ones. However, knowing more about the symptoms and treatment can give people a sense of empowerment. This volume discusses what epilepsy is, how it can be treated, and what can be done for someone who is having a seizure. The narrative is supplemented with in-depth sidebars, full-color photographs, and detailed charts. It dispels the myths surrounding epilepsy and gives readers a clear picture of this challenging disorder.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781534562585
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 12/30/2017
Series: Diseases and Disorders Series
Pages: 104
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: A Misunderstood Disorder 6

Chapter 1 What Is Epilepsy? 9

Chapter 2 Different Types of Seizures 25

Chapter 3 The Truth About Epilepsy 45

Chapter 4 Analysis and Treatment 55

Chapter 5 Ongoing Research 72

Notes 84

Glossary 90

Organizations to Contact 92

For More Information 94

Index 96

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104

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