Who does Epilepsy affect and why?
There are many possible causes of epilepsy,but in 70% of the cases there is no known cause. Most people are not born with epilepsy. This disorder can strike anyone,primarily children and young adults. Is there any danger of a person dying during a seizure? A seizure is seldom a cause of death,BUT it can happen.There is a chance of accidental death if someone has a seizure in water or near heights,or while driving a car.Occasionally a person may fall in such a way that breathing is blocked,or may suffer a heart attack as a result of the stress of the seizure. In rare cases,breathing may not start again when a convulsive seizure is over, in which case artificial as a result of a series of non-stop seizures that may last for hours if not treated in a hospital.People sufferng covulsive seizures in a short period should also receive immediate medical care. Young adults with hard-to-control seizures may be at higher risk of sudden,unexplained death…. CAUSES Epilepsy is caused by abnormal b
