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  • What to do if someone has a seizure (fit)

    Find out what you can do to help if you see someone having a seizure or fit.

  • Febrile seizures

    Find out about febrile seizures (febrile convulsions or fits), which can sometimes happen when a child has a high temperature (fever).

  • Epilepsy - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of epilepsy, including the types of seizures people can have and what can trigger them.

  • Epilepsy - Living with

    Read advice about living with epilepsy, including information about controlling seizures, driving and planning a pregnancy.

  • Choosing a baby car seat

    How to choose the right car seat for your baby or toddler, advice on the different types and sizes, and tips for fitting it correctly.

  • Long QT syndrome

    NHS information about long QT syndrome, including symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Epilepsy - Treatment

    Read about the treatments for epilepsy, including the different types of medicines and operations that can help.

  • Epilepsy - Diagnosis

    Read about how epilepsy is diagnosed, including the tests you might have, such as an electroencephalogram (EEG).

  • Cavernous sinus thrombosis - Complications

    About 1 in 3 people with cavernous sinus thrombosis die, and many people who survive it go on to develop further problems.

  • Pacemaker implantation - How it's performed

    Find out what will happen during your preoperative assessment and how your pacemaker will be fitted. Also, find out how your pacemaker will be tested once it's fitted.