𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐬𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐫

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. These seizures result from sudden bursts of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. If a person experiences more than one seizure without an identifiable cause, it is typically diagnosed as epilepsy.

Epilepsy can affect individuals of all ages, but it is more common in young children and older adults. Men are slightly more prone to developing epilepsy due to factors such as alcohol use and head trauma.

𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

Epileptic seizures are broadly classified into:

. Generalized Seizures – Affect the entire brain.

. Focal Seizures – Also known as partial seizures, they impact only a specific region of the brain.

Common Symptoms

. Temporary confusion or disorientation

. Staring spells

. Muscle stiffness

. Uncontrolled jerking of arms and legs

. Loss of consciousness or awareness

. Psychological symptoms such as fear, anxiety, or déjà vu

𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐬𝐲

. Traumatic brain injury or head trauma

. Brain scarring after injury (post-traumatic epilepsy)

. High fever or serious illness

. Stroke (a leading cause in older adults)

. Oxygen deprivation to the brain

. Brain tumors or cysts

. Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease

. Prenatal injury or maternal drug use

. Brain malformations at birth

. Infections like HIV, AIDS, or meningitis

. Genetic predisposition or family history of neurological disorders

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Epilepsy treatment is personalized based on the type and severity of seizures:

. 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 (𝐀𝐄𝐃𝐬) to control seizure activity

. 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 to remove the seizure-causing brain tissue

. 𝐕𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 using a small implanted device

. 𝐊𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭, a high-fat, low-carb regimen shown to reduce seizures in some patients

At 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐝 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐫, 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐤𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 leads a specialized team offering comprehensive epilepsy care. With advanced diagnostic tools, modern medical infrastructure, and compassionate support, Neumed is recognized as one of the top neurology clinics in Odisha for epilepsy treatment and management.