Epilepsy, a disorder of recurring seizures is a common neurological disorder. During  a seizure, an electrical disturbance happens in your brain. There are different kinds of seizures, and surprisingly  each person may have one or many types of seizures. There are some disorder in which the seizures are just psychological or behavioral.

Epilepsy, a disorder of recurring seizures is a common neurological disorder. During  a seizure, an electrical disturbance happens in your brain. There are different kinds of seizures, and surprisingly each person may have one or many types of seizures. There are some disorder in which the seizures are just psychological or behavioral.

Consider Activities in Epilepsy

Following are some things to consider:

• Enjoy your normal activities. Most people with selead normal lives.
• Don’t do hazardous activities, such as mountain climbing or scuba diving. A seizure under these conditions could lead to a fatal accident.
• Don’t swim alone or participate in other similar activities without others nearby.
• Ask your healthcare provider about any restrictions on driving or other activities.
• Check with your state department of public safety to learn whether there are any driving limitations based on your condition.

Additional points in Seizure

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