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Understanding Epilepsy: Causes and Treatments by raquelvillarino is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Epilepsy is a brain disorder caused by abnormal signaling between neurons in the brain, which can cause seizures. It has many potential causes including brain damage, abnormal development, genetics, or chemical imbalances. Having one seizure does not mean someone has epilepsy - they need to have two or more seizures. Epilepsy is usually diagnosed using EEGs or brain scans. Most cases can be controlled through medication or surgery, though epilepsy cannot currently be cured. Research is ongoing to develop ne

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raquelvillarino
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