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Epilepsy : Prevention

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Prevention could include:
Generally, there is no known way to prevent epilepsy. However, proper diet and sleep, and staying away from illegal drugs and alcohol, may decrease the likelihood of triggering seizures in people with epilepsy.Reduce the risk of head injury by wea...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 29, 2009
Eating properly, getting enough sleep, and controlling stress and fevers can help prevent seizures. A person who has epilepsy should be careful not to hyperventilate.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
There is no known way to prevent the onset of seizure disorders, but seizures may be controlled and sometimes prevented by the use of medication. Up to 80 percent of those with seizure disorder can have their seizures substantially or completed co...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Eating properly, getting sufficient sleep, and controlling stress and fevers can help prevent seizures. A person who has epilepsy should be careful not to hyperventilate.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Eating properly, getting enough sleep, and controlling stress and fevers can help prevent seizures. A person who has epilepsy should be careful not to hyperventilate.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Riders whose bicycle helmets don't fit right are at twice the risk for serious head injuries, compared with those whose helmets fit properly.
Source:StayWell
Whether on an adult or a child, a helmet that has been approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and fits correctly will cushion the head in a fall and protect it from impact with other objects.
Source:StayWell
Seat belts protect those wearing them in the event of an accident, but they also protect others in the vehicle, as unrestrained riders can be thrown in a crash.
Source:StayWell
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