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Epilepsy - How to prevent?

How can you reduce the risk of seizures in epilepsy?

​Reduce the risk of seizures by:

  • Taking prescribed anti-epileptic medications regularly
  • Avoiding over-consumption of alcohol/alcohol binges
  • Seeking early treatment for illness and fever
  • Reducing stress levels
  • Getting sufficient sleep and rest

How can you prevent complications of seizures in epilepsy?

Prevent complications of seizures by avoiding the following:

  • Swimming unsupervised or in open waters
  • Activities at height
  • Bathing in a bathtub
  • Activities involving open fire and hot surfaces
  • Activities involving heavy machinery and firearms
  • Driving. Seek the advice of your doctor

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Lim Shih Hui Prof

Prof Lim Shih Hui

Senior Consultant

MBBS, M Med (Int Med), MRCP (UK), FAMS (Neurology), FRCP (Edin)​​​, FRCP, FRACP(Hon), FACP(Hon), MBA

Clinical Interests: Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy, General Neurology

Loh Ngai Kun Assoc Prof

Assoc Prof Loh Ngai Kun

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, M.Med, MRCP (United Kingdom), FRCPI

Clinical Interests: Epilepsy, Sleep Disorders, General Neurology

See Siew Ju Assoc Prof

Assoc Prof See Siew Ju

Senior Consultant

MBBS (Singapore), MRCP (United Kingdom), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Epilepsy, General Neurology

Srinivasan Sheila Assoc Prof

Assoc Prof Srinivasan Sheila

Senior Consultant

MBBS, MRCP (United Kingdom), MMed (Internal Medicine)

Clinical Interests: Epilepsy, General Neurology

Tan Nigel Choon Kiat Assoc Prof

Assoc Prof Tan Nigel Choon Kiat

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, FAMS, FRCP (Edinburgh), MHPEd

Clinical Interests: Epilepsy, General Neurology

Tan Yee-Leng Dr

Dr Tan Yee-Leng

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, MMed (Internal Medicine), MRCP (United Kingdom)

Clinical Interests: Epilepsy, General Neurology

Tushar Gosavi Dr

Dr Tushar Gosavi

Senior Consultant

MBBS, MRCP (United Kingdom), FAMS (Neurology)

Clinical Interests: Epilepsy, General Neurology

Koh Pei Xuan Dr

Dr Koh Pei Xuan

Consultant

MBBS, MRCP (United Kingdom)

Clinical Interests: General Neurology

Tan You Jiang Dr

Dr Tan You Jiang

Consultant

MBBS (SG), MMed (Int Med), MRCP (London), FRCP (UK), FAMS (Neurology)

Clinical Interests: Epilepsy, General Neurology, Sleep Neurology

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