Information and preparation
Patient information
Information about epilepsy, seizure symptoms, investigations and treatment options.
Seizure first aid
Practical steps and when to call for emergency help.
Guide
A first seizure: is it epilepsy?
One seizure does not always mean epilepsy. Assessment after a first seizure, what to bring and when to call for help.
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Guide
What can an epileptic seizure look like?
Seizures do not always involve convulsions. Learn about seizure types, postictal confusion and functional seizures.
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Guide
Fainting or an epileptic seizure?
Jerking can also occur during a faint. Understanding the difference and when a cardiac assessment is needed.
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Guide
Epilepsy at different stages of life
Epilepsy and pregnancy planning, transition to adult care and older age: what to know.
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Guide
Drug-resistant epilepsy
Seizures despite treatment? Understanding drug-resistant epilepsy, reviewing the diagnosis and when surgery may be considered.
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Tests
EEG and video-EEG
What the test involves, what the results mean and how to prepare.
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