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Is Epilepsy Contagious? Here are 7 Epilepsy Myths You Never Questioned

Discover seven common epilepsy myths, the facts behind them, and how to combat stigma for a more inclusive society
Vishvas Sowmyanarayanan
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Vishvas Sowmyanarayanan
Is Epilepsy Contagious? Here are 7 Epilepsy Myths You Never Questioned

Introduction

We've all heard of epilepsy before. It's a neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide that causes random and recurrent seizures that we've all seen in pop culture in the past.

Seizures are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain that can affect how a person behaves, feels, or appears for a short period of time. These seizures can differ in intensity and type, ranging from brief lapses in attention or muscle jerks to severe and prolonged convulsions.

However, there seem to be a lot of misconceptions about this widely researched disorder, so we've taken it up to ourselves to set the record straight. In this blog, let's tackle some epilepsy myths you might not have known!

Introduction