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… Non-Epileptic Seizures (NES) On this page: Overview Overview People with non-epileptic seizures (NES) have periods of seizure-like activity. NES … of physical activity or inactivity that resemble epileptic seizures . A person can have both non-epileptic and …
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… see someone who is having a seizure , stay calm. Although seizures seem to last a long time, they usually last less … walking, speaking, or thinking clearly. The person has a fever. A seizure occurs after the person complains of a … complains of severe pain after waking up or develops a fever within 24 hours of the seizure. …
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… Yellow Fever and Recommended Immunizations On this page: Overview Overview Yellow fever is a serious viral infection transmitted by … America. Although there is no specific treatment for yellow fever, most cases are mild, and those affected recover …
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… Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever On this page: Conditions Basics … Basics What are Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever? Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia . It is … cause a less severe, flu-like condition known as Pontiac fever. How are they spread? People usually get Legionnaires' …
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… Sponge Bath for a Child's Fever On this page: Overview Overview If your child's fever is over 40°C (104°F) , contact your doctor. Before you give a sponge bath to a child who has a fever, give your child an appropriate dose of acetaminophen …
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… Immunizations That May Cause Fever On this page: Overview Overview Short-term, mild … to immunizations are common. Immunizations that may cause a fever include: Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis … or diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT). Babies can have a fever of up to 39.5°C (103.1°F) axillary. within 2 to 3 …
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… Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation On this page: Overview Related … Aspirin (such as Entrophen) relieves pain and reduces fever and inflammation. Warning: Do not give aspirin to … a hangover. Back Problems and Injuries Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Menstrual Cramps Neck …
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… Epilepsy: Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures On this page: Overview Overview Focal impaired awareness seizures (sometimes called complex partial seizures) occur in children and adults with certain forms of …
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… Epilepsy: Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures On this page: Overview Overview Generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures are the easiest seizures to recognize. They happen most often in people with …
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… , it can be difficult to predict whether you will have more seizures. This makes it hard to decide whether to begin … may also be done if the person has ongoing headache or fever, AIDS , recent trauma (especially to the head), or a … may also be done if the person has ongoing headache or fever, AIDS , recent trauma (especially to the head), or a …
