The stigma associated with epilepsy

Authors

  • Cristina Pardo López Sergas
  • Mª José Sánchez Blanco Sergas

Keywords:

Epilepsy, nursing, Care

Abstract

Certainly, few diseases offer such a broad and varied history as epilepsy. Its causes have ranged from being possessed or demonically afflicted to the moon being blamed for the illness. It is referred to as the disease of a thousand names. It was not until the 19th century that it began to be regarded as a natural disease with its origins in the brain. Epilepsy has served as a source of inspiration in literature, art, film, and even music. No other disease is comparable in the clinical manifestations it presents, capable of causing the sufferer to lose consciousness only to regain it shortly after, as if nothing had happened.

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Published

2025-09-06

How to Cite

Pardo López , C., & Sánchez Blanco, M. J. (2025). The stigma associated with epilepsy. Revista Enfermeir@s, 2(21), 27–31. Retrieved from https://www.enfermerialugo.org/revista/index.php/enfermeiraos/article/view/307