There are steps you can take to lower your risk of
epilepsy.
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Prevent seizures that happen from head injuries by:
- Wearing seat belts and bicycle helmets
- Putting children in car seats
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Get help right away if you think you have had a seizure.
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Get prenatal care to help prevent brain damage to a growing fetus:
- Treat high fevers (especially in children) with medicine
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Take steps to prevent or control health problems, such as:
- High blood pressure
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Heart disease
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Infections
- Any health problem that may affect or injure your brain
Last reviewed March 2019 by EBSCO Medical Review Board
Rimas Lukas, MD
Last Updated: 3/26/2019