Complications of Epilepsy

Complications list for Epilepsy: The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Epilepsy includes:

• Status epilepticus
• Sudden unexplained death
• Behavioral problems
• Emotional problems
• Brain damage - mainly from status epilepticus with grand mal seizures

Complications of Epilepsy: It is not uncommon for people with epilepsy, especially children, to develop behavioral and emotional problems, sometimes the consequence of embarrassment and frustration or bullying, teasing, or avoidance in school and other social setting. For many people with epilepsy, the risk of seizures restricts their independence (some states refuse drivers licenses to people with epilepsy) and recreational activities. People with epilepsy are at special risk for two life-threatening conditions: status epilepticus and sudden unexplained death. ¹

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Epilepsy Information Page: NINDS

Last revision: May 27, 2003

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