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Illinois state criteria for driving with seizure:
1. Individual with epilepsy will be granted a driver license if
he or she submits a doctor's statementcertifying that the
individual can safely operate an automobile. There is no specific
seizure-free
period.
2. Individual applying for a driver's license are required to
answer a series of questions regardingmedical conditions. If the
applicant answers yes to any of these questions than a medical
report
completed by their physician is required.
3. Individuals must sign a medical agreement each time they
submit a medical report, which statesthat they agree to remain
under the care of their physician and adhere to treatment. The
agreement also authorizes their physician to report any change
in their condition that would impair
their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
4. In order to retain a driver's license, individual with
epilepsy is required to authorize his/herphysician to report any
changes in his or her condition which would impair the ability to
safely
operate a motor vehicle.
5. Individuals are required to notify the Secretary of State of
any medical condition which is likely tocause loss of consciousness
or loss of ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
6. An individual's license may be canceled if the Department
receives an unfavorable medical reportindicating inability to
safely operate a motor vehicle, or the applicant fails to submit a
current
medical report requested by the Department, or the Medical
Advisory Board denies driving
privileges. A person whose license has been denied or canceled
for medical reasons may request a
hearing within 30 days.
7. Individuals with epilepsy are ineligible to obtain a waiver
or a license to drive vehicles or busescarrying 16 or more people,
nor be licensed to drive school buses.
8. Law enforcement is required to report to the Secretary of
State all accidents or incidents whichwere caused by a loss of
consciousness, seizure, or blackout.
Indication for Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD):
1. Diagnostic:a. Unexplained anemia, gastrointestinal bleeding
(hematemesis or melena).b. Unexplained weight loss or atypical
chest pain.c. Painful or difficulty swallowing or persistent
vomiting.d. Individual with chronic acid reflux or heart burn to
rule out Barretts esophagus.e. Persistent upset stomach or
indigestion in patients over the age of 45 years.
2. Surveillance:a. Patients at high risk of GI cancer.
i.Barretts Esophagus.ii.Gastric or duodenal ulcer.
b. Occasionally after gastric surgery.3. Conformation or
Therapeutic:
a. After abnormal barium swallow.
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b. Confirmation of celiac diseasec. Treatment of esophageal
varices or control of hemorrhaged. Removal of foreign body or
polypse. Dilating or stenting of stenosis or achalasia
Indication for Colonoscopy:
1. Diagnostic:a. Colorectal cancer screening at age 50.b. Family
history of colon cancer.c. Unexplained anemia or hematochezia.d.
Positive FOBTe. Unexplained weight loss
2. Surveillance or Therapeutica. Evaluation and removal or
polyps.b. After bowel resection for colon cancer.c. Management of
ulcerative colitis or Crohn disease.d. Decompression of colon.
Treatment for Helicobacter Pylori:
1. Triple Therapy: Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin, and Proton Pump
Inhibitor (omeprazole orlansoprazole).
2. Quadruple Therapy: Metronidazole, Clarithomycin, Amoxicillin
or Omeprazole.
