Epilepsy (eBook)

An updated overview of epilepsy that specifically addresses how this condition can affect teens. Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Second Edition gives positive, factual information and explains how young people can take control of their situations by understanding, managing, treating, and living normal lives with epilepsy. This edition includes updated chapters, resource lists, and statistics.

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According to recent statistics, at least 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, including more than 5.1 million Americans. Because there are so many different types of epilepsyeach with its own behavioral effects and treatmentit can be overwhelming for teens to handle. They need a reliable resource to guide them as they navigate the challenges of their condition.In Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Kathlyn Gay dispels the myths, misconceptions, and misunderstandings about epilepsy and people who have the disorder. The second edition of this book provides up-to-date, positive, factual medical information and advice for young people and their families about how to live a normal life with epilepsy. Topics covered in this book includesymptoms of epilepsysigns and factors that precipitate seizurestreatment methodsmedicationsmanagement strategiesReal-life examples from teens who have epilepsy help readers understand how they can participate in normal activities. These teens also offer advice on how to tell friends, dates, teachers, or employers about the condition. Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Second Edition concludes with extensive lists of publications, websites, and organizations to help those with a diagnosis prepare for a hopeful future.