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    Epilepsy

    Epilepsy

    Prevention

    Since the cause of epilepsy is often not clear, it generally is not possible to prevent it.

    Head injury, a common cause of epilepsy, may be preventable. Always wear your seat belt in the car and a helmet when riding a bike or motorcycle, skiing, skating, or horseback riding.




    By: Healthwise Staff Last Revised: October 15, 2009
    Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
    Steven C. Schachter, MD - Neurology


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