Can I marry a girl with epilepsy?

A: From a medical point of view, persons with epilepsy can marry. However, in some countries there have been laws and in others even now there are laws that prevent persons with epilepsy to marry. It is important that the would be spouse of a person with epilepsy should be aware of the situation.
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Does epilepsy affect marriage?

Longitudinal studies have found that epilepsy has an adverse impact on marriage, even among individuals with controlled ES or who have not taken antiepileptic drugs (AED) for years [10], [18], [19]. Female PWE are less likely to marry, have more marital problems, and divorce more than male PWE with similar clinical ...
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Can a woman with epilepsy have a baby?

Fortunately, most women with epilepsy give birth to normal, healthy babies. If you take precautions, your chance of having a healthy child is greater than 90%. There are increased risks. But working closely with your doctor can help minimize those risks.
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Can epilepsy affect relationships?

Many people with epilepsy have fulfilling relationships with a partner. However, epilepsy may affect relationships for some people, and problems with sex are common for both men and women with epilepsy. There are various ways to manage these problems and find support.
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Can a man with epilepsy get a woman pregnant?

There is some evidence that men with epilepsy may not be as fertile as men who don't have the condition. This can make it more difficult to father a baby. For men, some epilepsy medications can: reduce the amount of sperm produced.
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Does epilepsy affect sperm?

Yes, epilepsy does have an impact on reproductive function and fertility. Statistically, men with epilepsy (MWE) have a disproportionately high risk of reproductive dysfunction, which manifests as diminished potency and abnormal sperm characteristics and can decrease fertility.
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How can I help my partner with epilepsy?

Stay with the person until the seizure ends and he or she is fully awake. After it ends, help the person sit in a safe place. Once they are alert and able to communicate, tell them what happened in very simple terms. Comfort the person and speak calmly.
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Should I marry someone who has epilepsy?

It is, therefore, medically recommended that most patients with epilepsy can marry and have children. As in many other situations, such decisions need to be taken separately for each individual keeping in mind many factors that may affect the decision.
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Can epilepsy be cured permanently?

They can last from a few seconds to several minutes and may cause confusion or loss of consciousness. Afterward, you may have no memory of a seizure happening. There's currently no cure for epilepsy, but it can be managed with medications and other strategies.
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Can someone with epilepsy be left alone?

One out of five people living with epilepsy lives alone, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. This is welcome news for people who want to live independently. Even if there is a risk of seizure, you can build a daily routine on your terms.
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Is epilepsy a mental illness?

Epilepsy is not a mental illness. In fact, the vast majority of people living with epilepsy have no cognitive or psychological problem.
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Can epilepsy cause birth defects?

Although, the majority of children born to women with epilepsy are normal, they are at increased risk for malformations. [1] Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have the potential to affect fetal development throughout pregnancy.
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How do you date someone with epilepsy?

Often the best thing you can do is simply try to understand their epilepsy and offer support. Sometimes epilepsy and dating can be a little complicated because of how it affects what you can do together: Your partner may not be allowed to drive. You might have to plan for travel further in advance.
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Is epilepsy a ground for divorce?

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As far as we have referred, Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act has been amended since December 2009 & now no divorce is allowed on the ground of epilepsy.
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Which famous person has epilepsy?

Vincent van Gogh suffered from seizures doctors believed were cause by temporal lobe epilepsy. Composer George Gershwin was diagnosed with epilepsy. Actress Margaux Hemingway had from epilepsy from the age of seven. Korn front man Jonathan Davis believes his epilepsy was induced by years of drug use.
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Can you live a long life with epilepsy?

Many people with epilepsy can conduct a normal life. However, patients who have had epilepsy for a long time or whose epilepsy is difficult to control are at higher risk for unemployment. They may also need assistance in their daily life activities.
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Does epilepsy go away with age?

Some people require lifelong treatment to control seizures, but for others, the seizures eventually go away. Some children with epilepsy may outgrow the condition with age.
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Does epilepsy get worse with age?

The incidence of any type of seizure increases substantially over the age of 60, commonly due to other neurological conditions such as dementia or stroke.
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How many hours should a person with epilepsy sleep?

People with epilepsy should get adequate sleep - enough to feel refreshed the next day. In general, adults should try for at least 7-8 hours a night. Going to bed late (for example, 3 a.m. instead of 11 p.m.) can be compensated for by sleeping late (10 a.m. instead of 6 a.m.) and thereby avoiding sleep deprivation.
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Can epilepsy be passed from father to child?

If a parent has idiopathic epilepsy, there is about a 9% to 12% chance that the child will also have epilepsy. Although epilepsy that runs in families is uncommon, if a child has epilepsy, their brothers and sisters do have a higher risk of having epilepsy.
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Can men with epilepsy father children?

Many men with epilepsy have normal sex lives and father healthy children. But epilepsy can sometimes cause problems with sex and fertility.
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How does epilepsy affect reproductive system?

Epilepsy and certain anti-epileptic drugs may also cause problems with fertility in men, including lower testosterone levels and lower sperm count. People who are experiencing problems with fertility should speak to their doctor, as treatments are available.
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Can you have a natural birth with epilepsy?

Most women with epilepsy have normal deliveries and healthy babies. It can be useful for the midwife and medical team who will be at the birth to know about your epilepsy, including what type of seizures you have, which anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) you take and when you normally take them.
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What anti epileptics are safe in pregnancy?

A review of the risks of major congenital malformations and of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes for antiepileptic drugs by the Commission on Human Medicines has confirmed that lamotrigine (Lamictal) and levetiracetam (Keppra) are the safer of the medicines reviewed during pregnancy.
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How do you manage epilepsy during pregnancy?

In order to prevent convulsions during labour, proper seizure control should be achieved during the third trimester. Benzodiazepines or phenytoin are found to be effective for seizure cessation during labour and delivery. Phytomenadione should be administered immediately after birth to the newborn.
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