2007-01-08 00:10:27 · 7 answers · asked by jill 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
No.
However, if the 'epilepsy' is caused by an infectious disease, as is relatively common in many underdeveloped areas of the world, then the underlying disease itself may be transferred. Example are tapeworms, flukes, and parasites. Even viruses and bacteria. Even after treatment, these can result in long-term neurological sequelae, such as epilepsy.
In short, primary epilepsy is not transferable. Infectious causes of epilepsy may be.
Hope this helps.
2007-01-08 08:53:10 · answer #1 · answered by Blah? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got to be kidding. Epilepsy is caused by scar tissue within the brain which causes the neurons within the brain to fire irregularly, causing seizures. There are several causes of epilepsy, such as brain tumors, abcesses, etc., but most commonly the cause is unknown--it's just the way that person's brain formed. There are also several types of seizures, such as grand mals, the ones people associate the most with epilepsy, where the person loses muscle control and becomes unconscious. There are also temporal lobe seizures, which can cause irregular behavior, such as chewing motions and a feeling of illness, and petit mal seizures, where the person simply stares into space for a few moments.
Also, something good for you to know--when a person has a grand mal seizure, do NOT stick a finger or other object in their mouths. That's an old wives' tale. At one point, the person's jaws will snap shut, possibly breaking your fingers, the item you've put in their mouth, or their teeth. The best thing for you to do is to make sure they do not have sharp objects close by, make sure their clothing is not constricting them, and keep them from falling (easing them to the ground is good). And don't let a crowd gather around the person and stare--it's very embarrassing to wake up in an unfamiliar position, with strangers standing around you in shock.
2007-01-08 00:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Epilepsy is 100% non-contagious.
2007-01-08 00:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by bonshui 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not a contagious disease. Both sites below have excellent information on the topic.
2007-01-08 00:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. I don't even think it qualifies as a disease but as a medical condition.
2007-01-08 00:12:44 · answer #5 · answered by Nix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 60 years old man and use to have seizure when I was a kid and then I didn't have none until 2 years ago
2016-05-23 09:35:58 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely NOT.
2007-01-08 01:32:31 · answer #7 · answered by º§€V€Nº 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋