The Explaining series looks at a range of conditions, illnesses and disabilities that affect children and adults all over the world. The books explain why they occur, how they are diagnosed, how they affect people and how they can be treated. Explaining: Epilepsy will help you understand what epilepsy is and how it affects people. Case studies illustrate what is like to live with epilepsy and how people with the condition manage it to live full and happy lives.

 

This book is part of a book series called Explaining .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Hachette Children's Group .

This book has the following chapters: What is epilepsy? Causes and effects Who has epilepsy? Partial seizures Generalised seizures Triggers Diagnosis How you can help Controlling epilepsy Taking medicines Living with epilepsy Epilepsy and families Epilepsy at school Sport and leisure Growing up with epilepsy The future for epilepsy Glossary Further information Index