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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

One student told her she has epilepsy and had medication refused to be issued to her after she moved.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

She could not keep her epilepsy medication down which led to more seizures.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Phoebe was struggling to walk, and was misdiagnosed with Todd's Paralysis, a neurological condition experienced by individuals with epilepsy where a seizure is followed by a brief period of temporary paralysis.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

"I have...I have epilepsy, and I'm supposed to have surgery tomorrow."

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi




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