Epilepsy

by Terri Dougherty

Book Overview

Epilepsy is a disorder in which the generation of electrical signals inside the brain causes recurring seizures of varying types and intensity. This book describes the symptoms associated with different types of epilepsy, as well as the possible causes and risk factors. It offers current information on diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, as well as how people living with epilepsy and their families cope with the disorder.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420502182
• ISBN13: 9781420502183
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10