What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a condition in which the sufferer has convulsive attacks. Any age can be affected and it varies from mild attacks (often with no loss of consciousness) to major attacks with abrupt loss of consciousness.

Who gets epilepsy?
More of the male population (men and boys) than the female population (women and girls) tend to contract epilepsy. Many of those who develop epilepsy start having seizures during childhood but it can develop at any age.

How do I find out if I suspect I have epilepsy?
If your doctor suspects epilepsy he will refer you to a specialist in epilepsy who will order a number of tests to help decide whether you have epilepsy and identify what type.

What causes the seizures?
Excess alcohol can trigger a seizure, as can periods of stress, flickering light, illness and some foods.

How do I deal with a seizure?
Do:

• Loosen any tight clothing around the neck;
• Protect the person from injury (remove sharp or hard objects from the vicinity);
• Cushion the patients head;
• Help breathing by gently placing the person on their side if they have fallen over;
• Be quietly reassuring.

Do not:

• Try to restrain the person having the seizure;
• Put anything in the person’s mouth or force anything between their teeth;
• Try to move them unless they are in danger;
• Give anything to drink.

How is it treated?
Carefully planned use of drugs designed to control the seizures so you can continue with your normal routine.

What is the prognosis or expected outcome?
You can help yourself a great deal by leading a healthy life style:

• Eat healthily;
• Exercise daily;
• Participate in sports;
• Stick to regular hours;
• Make sure you have a sufficient supply of your drugs if you are going to be away from home;

Have a plan for dealing with seizures (if you live alone it may help to arrange a call system with a friend or neighbour if you get a warning).

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