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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a common, long-term brain condition where a person has repeated seizures, and is thought to affect about 3% of Australians.

Epilepsy diagnosis

Epilepsy can be diagnosed by your doctor based on your history or by using medical tests such as a blood test. Learn more about how epilepsy can be diagnosed.

What causes epilepsy?

Epilepsy can be caused by anything that can damage the brain such as a head injury. Learn more about the different common causes for epilepsy.

Epilepsy treatments

Epilepsy treatment such as antiepileptic medicines help most people achieve good seizure control. Learn more about the different the different treatment options available.

Nervous system diseases

Problems of the nervous system include Alzheimer's, Bell's palsy, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, neurofibromatosis, Parkinson's, sciatica, shingles and stroke.

Seizures

Seizures, also called fits, are changes in the brain's electrical activity. They can cause stiffening and jerking of arms and legs, and loss of consciousness.

Diazepam

Diazepam is mainly used to treat people with anxiety. This page explains how it works, its risks and other treatment options available in its place.

Bipolar disorder medication

There are many different types of medications used to help treat bipolar disorder. Find out more about what medication to take from a trusted source.

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Electroencephalogram, or EEG, measures the electrical activity of the brain. It can be used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy. Learn more from a trusted source.

Ketogenic diet

A ketogenic (or ‘keto’) diet is a very-low carbohydrate diet sometimes used as a treatment for certain groups of people, such as children with epilepsy.

Tuberous sclerosis

Tuberous sclerosis affects parts of the body, behaviour and thinking. If you notice symptoms you should see a doctor, but there are ways to manage the disease.