February 14 is Saint Valentine's Day, the holiday of lovers. On this day in Poland we also celebrate the day of epilepsy patients, or so-called Saint Valentine's disease. The World Health Organization estimates that about 50 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy. What are the Polish statistics?
It is definitely one of the more common serious neurological diseases. Estimates indicate that it affects one percent of the population. And indeed, we are in no way different from other countries in the world here. It is estimated that about 300,000 patients have a diagnosis and receive medical services, which indicates that the disease is active. But let's remember that some people go into long-term remission and may not benefit from active therapy.
We know that epilepsy can manifest itself in different ways. What problems does this raise from the moment of diagnosis to the implementation of treatment?
Epilepsy - remember - is a term that encompasses many different synd...
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