A-Z of conditions and treatments

It is rare for a person with epilepsy to have a seizure during physical activity, but you should always take safety precautions when exercising.

Epilepsy is a common condition of the brain in which people experience recurrent unprovoked seizures. Most people living with epilepsy progress well as learners through primary and secondary school, further education and training.

Children with epilepsy generally have seizures that respond well to medication, and they enjoy a normal and active childhood.

Erythema nodosum appears as red tender lumps, most commonly on the shins.

Essential tremor causes involuntary shaking or trembling of particular parts of the body, usually the head and hands, but it is not Parkinson's disease.

Unlike a bee, which can only sting once (and leaves the stinger behind in the skin), the European wasp can sting repeatedly.

Hypersomnia means excessive sleepiness - it can have a number of different causes.

Orthoptists assist in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.

Some eye floaters look like small dots, while others appear like threads or little hairy clumps.

Always wear safety goggles or a face shield when handling liquid or powder chemicals.