Can seizures cause damage to the heart or Brain?
Despite the most violent movements and disturbances at the time of the seizure, the heart is not strained and continues as strong as ever, afterwards. The brain, although temporarily put out of normal function during the attack, does not suffer any lasting effect. There may be rare exceptions but only in the case of the prolonged, severe and frequently repeated seizures. 17. Who should I tell about my Child’s epilepsy? It is important that other people, who care for your child, are told about their condition. They will need to know if the child may have a seizure, what it will look like, how long it will last and what they should do. They will be able to cope if better prepared. Brainwave, The Irish Epilepsy Association provides information for teachers who wish to know more about epilepsy. (For more information see Brainwave’s – “Epilepsy – A Teacher’s Guide) 18. Will having epilepsy affect my employment prospects? In most cases, it should not. However, the impact of epilepsy on peopl
