A prognosis describes how an illness or condition is likely to develop over time and/or with treatment.
It can also be a prediction about how it will affect a person’s life.
Epilepsyis a neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures (temporary interruptions in electrical brain functions).
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Epilepsy can occur at any age, affecting around 50 million people globally.
Rates of epilepsy are higher in low- to middle-income countries than in high-income countries.
Almost80% of people with epilepsylive in low- and middle-income countries.
Approximately 75% of people living with epilepsy in low-income countries do not receive adequate treatment for their needs.
The rate of suicide is about 3 times higher in people with epilepsy than those in the general population.
A minority will experience seizures that recur or are not controlled with treatment.
Generally, people with epilepsy lead lives that are similar to those without epilepsy.
Some people may experience complications such as status epilepticus or SUDEP.
Your individual prognosis depends on a number of factors unique to you.
Status epilepticus (a prolonged seizure or many seizures close together) can be life-threatening or cause brain injury.
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