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Epilepsy

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a neurological condition marked by frequent seizures. A seizure is typically characterised as a brief change in behaviour caused by a momentary shift in the electrical activity of the brain.

In epilepsy the brain's electrical rhythms have a tendency to become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures. The usual electrical rhythm in patients with seizures is disturbed by abrupt and synchronized bursts of electrical activity that may short alter their consciousness, movements, or sensations.

💊 How is epilepsy treated?

There are many things a provider and person with epilepsy can do to stop or lessen seizures. The most common treatments for epilepsy are:

Medicine: Anti-seizure drugs are medicines that limit the spread of seizures in the brain.
Vagus nerve stimulator: This device is surgically placed under the skin on your chest and electrically stimulates the nerve that runs through your neck to prevent seizures.
Ketogenic diet: Children who do not respond to medications may benefit from the ketogenic diet, which is a high fat and low carbohydrate diet.
Surgery: The area of the brain that causes seizure activity can be removed or altered if you and your healthcare team determine it’s the right treatment for your condition.