EBOOK Epilepsy

Epilepsy: The Facts is written specifically for sufferers of epilepsy and their        friends and families. This easy-to-understand, evidence-based guide to epilepsy        explains everything about the causes and effects of the disease, clearly and        simply.The book addresses all aspects of epilepsy, at all ages. It begins with basic        descriptions and definitions of seizures, through the classification of seizures and        epilepsy syndromes. The different forms of investigation are described in detail        including drug and non-drug treatment options. Further chapters discuss the effects        of epilepsy on lifestyle, education and career choice and future developments.          Positive, constructive advice is presented by the authors throughout the book to        helpsufferers manage their condition and cope with problems as and when they arise,        especially in relation to many aspects of normal life such as schooling, pregnancy,        driving, and work.This new edition represents a unique approach to the group of        conditions known as 'epilepsy' and is the only publication ofits kind in the        UK.