| Common Name | epilepsy caution |
| Scientific Name | N/A |
| Disease Type | Neurological disorder |
| Host Type | human; human |
| ICD Code | G40 |
| Distribution | Worldwide |
| Causative Agent | Genetic factors; brain injury; infections; stroke |
| Transmission | Not contagious |
| Symptoms Description | Recurrent seizures; altered consciousness; convulsions |
| Diagnosis | EEG; MRI; CT scan; clinical history |
| Conventional Treatment | Antiepileptic medications; vagus nerve stimulation; surgery |
| Herbal Treatment | Valerian; passionflower; caution with ginkgo and St. John's wort which may lower seizure threshold |
| Prevention | Avoid triggers; medication adherence; safety measures |
| Prognosis | Variable; many achieve control with treatment |
| History | Described since ancient times; Hippocrates noted brain origin |
| Reference | WHO epilepsy fact sheet |
| URL | http://ency.local/ENCY/Disease/epilepsy |
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