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epilepsy

[ep-uh-lep-see] / ˈɛp əˌlɛp si /


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It says the real numbers of people affected may be even higher than thought since some sudden cardiac deaths are wrongly recorded as asthma, epilepsy or even drowning.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Impact statements from Arlo's parents said their son was still under treatment with the hospital's neurological department and an epilepsy clinic.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In 2022, Phoebe says, she was misdiagnosed with epilepsy and prescribed medication.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Phoebe Tesoriere, 23, claims she was told she was anxious, depressed, had epilepsy and warned she'd be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

And everyone in the office knew about my epilepsy, so they were always so careful around me.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith




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