epileptics
Those with convulsions
Epileptics are people who have epilepsy, a neurological condition causing recurrent seizures.
The term is straightforward but increasingly disfavored in favor of person-first language: people with epilepsy rather than epileptics.
The noun derives from the adjective epileptic, which describes anything related to epilepsy: epileptic seizure, epileptic episode.
Involuntary muscular contractions
- tonic-clonicSeizure with rigidity and convulsions
- absenceState of not being
- myoclonicPertaining to quick jerks
- focalOf a central point
generalized · aura · postictal · triggers · photosensitivity · automatisms · prodrome
Seizure-preventing medications
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- neurologyMedical science of nerves
- ketogenic dietCarb-restricted eating approach
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
electroencephalogram · EEG · monitoring · compliance · side-effects · dosage adjustment · neurologist · deep brain stimulation
Notice of medical concern
- emergency planPrearranged crisis response procedure
- safety precautionsMeasures preventing injury
- sleep hygieneBehaviors promoting better rest
- stress reductionLessening mental tension
support groups · disclosure · independence · travel planning · flashing lights · caregiver training
Unjust differential treatment
- misconceptionErroneous belief or understanding
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
- social exclusionDenial of societal participation
- shamePainful awareness of failure
labeling · stereotyping · isolation · marginalization · fear · ignorance · taboo · myth
convulsions
Involuntary muscular contractions
- tonic-clonicSeizure with rigidity and convulsions
- absenceState of not being
- myoclonicPertaining to quick jerks
focal · generalized · aura · postictal · triggers · photosensitivity · automatisms · prodrome
anticonvulsants
Seizure-preventing medications
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- neurologyMedical science of nerves
- ketogenic dietCarb-restricted eating approach
surgery · electroencephalogram · EEG · monitoring · compliance · side-effects · dosage adjustment · neurologist · deep brain stimulation · resection
medical alert
Notice of medical concern
- emergency planPrearranged crisis response procedure
- safety precautionsMeasures preventing injury
- sleep hygieneBehaviors promoting better rest
stress reduction · support groups · disclosure · independence · travel planning · flashing lights · caregiver training
discrimination
Unjust differential treatment
- misconceptionErroneous belief or understanding
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
- social exclusionDenial of societal participation
shame · labeling · stereotyping · isolation · marginalization · fear · ignorance · taboo · myth · judgment
- Disabilitiesblind, paralysis, vision loss, developmental disability, hearing impairment
- Neuro PatientsAlzheimer's patients, stroke patients, stroke survivors
- populationspatients, inpatients, outpatients, elderly patients, stroke patients
- patientspatient, inpatients, inpatient, outpatients, outpatient
- invalidsinvalid, invalids, infirm, bedridden, incapacitated