Epilepsy — Symptoms and Diagnosis
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Epileptic seizures can develop from the synchronous and paroxysmal activation of a group of neurons. There is high prevalence of a heterogeneous variety of epileptic syndromes in the population. A great number of people suffer from an epileptic seizure at least once in their lives, are worried, go to the emergency room, and seek for medical advice. It is therefore important for every physician to be familiar with the disorder and to know about treatment opportunities.
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