2007-02-16 03:13:06 · 2 answers · asked by ahmed e 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
If it is primary epilepsy, without any underlying problem such as brain damage due to birth asphyxia, trauma , meningitis or any other problem. there is no lasting effect, if it is well controlled. Without control, there is a risk of injury, drowning, burns, etc. with major seizures. There is also the psychological effect of a chronic illness with long term medication. This may be worse during the rebellious teen years.With loving, consistent parental support, children usually get over it without any lasting effects.
2007-02-16 05:02:16 · answer #1 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. In some it is associated with major neurological deficits and retardation. In others, it is something that happens rarely and goes away in adolescence.
I have attached a good web page on the subject.
2007-02-16 11:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋