The psychiatric complications of epilepsy.
The psychiatric complications of epilepsy are varied but may be considered under two main groups--those directly related to ictal activity and those that occur during the inter-ictal period. Epilepsy and psychiatry are also similar in that they cause a great deal of social difficulties and restriction in terms of activities and employment opportunities because of the associated stigma and prejudice. The various complications are discussed and illustrated with case studies where appropriate.
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Unit II, Woodbridge Hospital, Jalan Woodbridge, Singapore.
D000328:Adult; D000374:Aggression; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D003221:Confusion / Q000209:etiology; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000209:etiology; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000209:etiology