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DescriptionEpilepsy is a physical disorder, not a mental problem.

There are several different types of epilepsy, ranging from petit mal (absence) a mild form of epilepsy, to grand mal (tonic-clonic) epilepsy which results in seizures, also known as convulsions.

Seizures are due to electrical discharges in the brain. Epilepsy is usually controlled with medication. Epileptics have normal intelligence.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy (Site) - CenterWatch Listing of Clinical Research Trials. Disease Category Listing (62) U.S. information site.
Epilepsy (Site) - Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Epilepsy Family Study of Columbia University (Site) - Study to identify genes that play a role in causing epilepsy. We are studying families in which epilepsy may be inherited.
Charge-The experience of Epilepsy (Site) - Aims to promote social understanding and acceptance of this disease by demystifying the processes in the human brain which lead to seizure. Includes a bulletin board.
Epilepsy: Taming the Seizures (Site) - While treatment choices are many for controlling epileptic seizures, there is still much to learn about this condition.
Epiweb (Site) - Information for parents with children who suffer from epilepsy. Includes resources, news, links, education, treatment and a notice board.
SIU Center for Epilepsy (Site) - The Center for Epilepsy provides comprehensive care for persons with all types of epilepsy, through advanced diagnositc techniques, specialized pharmacologic therapy, new investigational drugs and devices, and epilepsy surgery.
Landau Kleffner Syndrome (Site) - A form of childhood epilepsy which results in a severe language disorder. This information is to help parents and carers and was produced in the UK.
Keep Kids Healthy (Site) - Information about seizures and epilepsy. Includes testing, types and further resources.
Epilepsy-4-All (Site) - Information on this disease, together with news on the latest development. Includes a forum and a chat room.
Suite101,cin - What is an Epileptic Seizure? (Site) - Provides information on seizure symptoms, childhood epilepsy, and support groups.
Seizures (Site) - Links to information from Fasthealth.com.
Florida Comprehensive Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders Center (Site) - Patient information as well as details about the center and its services. Special services are available for registered patients.
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center - University of Chicago (Site) - Information on epilepsy and seizure disorders from the Neurology program.
Pediatric Oncall (Site) - Information about status epilepticus, defined as 'prolonged seizure activity lasting longer than 30 min or series of seizures without recovery of consciousness in the interim'.
MCW HealthLink: Epilepsy (Site) - News and information about epilepsy from the physicians of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through Research (Site) - Information booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
eMedicine Health (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of seizures.
General Practice Notebook - Epilepsy (Site) - Clinically-oriented information on the various types.
HealthLink MCW (Site) - Article entitled: Women and Epilepsy, Part 2: Puberty Through Menopause.
WebMD Epilepsy Health Center (Site) - Find in-depth information including seizures, symptoms, and treatments.
Ohtahara Syndrome (Site) - Information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
eMedTV's Epilepsy Channel (Site) - Medically reviewed information on this disorder, the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and the latest medical and surgical treatment options. Includes the ketogienic diet, research and topamax weight loss.