Epilepsy Specialists in Karnataka

Treatment & Types of Epilepsy in Karnataka

Treatment primarily involves antiseizure medications, with the specific choice guided by the type of seizure and individual patient factors, aiming to control seizures with the fewest possible side effects. For the minority of patients whose seizures do not respond adequately to medication, options such as specialised diets, nerve stimulation devices, or surgery to remove the specific area of the brain causing seizures may be considered. Regular follow-up with a neurologist helps monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust medication as needed over time.

Epilepsy is broadly classified into focal seizures, starting in one area of the brain and sometimes spreading, and generalised seizures, involving both sides of the brain from the onset, such as tonic-clonic (convulsive) or absence (brief staring) seizures. It is also categorized by cause as structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune, or of unknown cause, which helps guide the choice of antiseizure medication and further evaluation.