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Epilepsy and Pregnancy

Epilepsy and the medications to treat it can have affect the mother, the pregnancy, and the fetus and newborn. Fortunately, most women are able to have a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Epilepsy and Seizures

Epilepsy is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system and affects people of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds.

Seizures and Epilepsy in Children

A seizure occurs when parts of the brain receive a burst of abnormal electrical signals that temporarily interrupts normal electrical brain function.

Topic Index - Nervous System Disorders

Here is a list of the most common types of neurological disorders, including acute spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and headaches.

Phenobarbital

This test measures the amount of the drug phenobarbital in your blood. Phenobarbital is used to treat epilepsy.

Electroencephalogram (EEG)  (tests & procedures)

The EEG is used to evaluate several types of brain disorders, including epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, certain psychoses, and certain sleep disorders.

Neurological Conditions

Detailed information on neurological disorders in children, including headaches, head injury and seizures/epilepsy

Tegretol (Blood)

This test measures the amount of the drug carbamazepine in your blood. Carbamazepine is the generic name of a drug used to treat epilepsy, mania, bipolar disorder, and pain.

Overview of Nervous System Disorders

Disorders of the nervous system include stroke, infections such as meningitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and functional disorders such as headache and epilepsy.

Online Resources - Neurological Disorders

List of online resources to find additional information on nervous system disorders

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Detailed information on phenytoin (Dilantin) and its role in the development of Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome

Acquired Brain Injury

Acquired brain injury occurs when a sudden, external, physical assault damages the brain. It is one of the most common causes of disability and death in adults.