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Epilepsia

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La epilepsia es un trastorno convulsivo que afecta a miles de adultos y niños. Una convulsión ocurre cuando hay un pico de señales eléctricas anormales en el cerebro durante un período breve. Estas señales hacen que el cuerpo y el cerebro reaccionen de determinadas maneras. Es posible que le diagnostiquen epilepsia si ha tenido 2 convulsiones o más.

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