Epilepsy Treatment in Ahmedabad
Specialized Care to Control Seizures in Epilepsy Patients to Help Them Lead an Improved Quality of Life
Why to choose SGVP Holistic Hospital for Epilepsy Treatment in Ahmedabad?
- Multispecialty hospital
- Highly qualified and skilled neurology team
- Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic facilities and technology
- Modern infrastructure
- Personalized care and treatment plans
- Comprehensive services, including treatments and rehabilitation, under one roof
- Patient and family education and support
- Comfortable and safe setting
- High success rates
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Why to choose SGVP Holistic Hospital for Epilepsy Treatment in Ahmedabad?
What is Epilepsy?
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder, is a chronic (long-term) medical disease that results in repeated seizures due to the production of abnormal electrical signals by damaged brain cells.
A seizure results from a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity within the brain cells. Seizures may include changes in awareness, abnormal sensations, twitching or jerking of muscles, emotional changes, and behavioral changes, depending on which part of the brain is affected.
Almost 70% of people having epilepsy can manage the condition well with the help of medications. When medications fail to control the seizures, surgery and other treatment options may be used.
Although epilepsy cannot be cured, timely interventions and epilepsy care in Ahmedabad at SGVP Holistic Hospital can help manage the symptoms of the condition effectively and enable people affected by epilepsy to lead normal and productive lives.
Types of Epilepsy
Epilepsy is classified based on the type of seizure a person has and may include the following main types:
Causes of Epilepsy
Causes of Epilepsy
In almost 50% of people with epilepsy, the exact cause of the condition is unknown. In the other 50%, the following factors may lead to epilepsy:
- Genetics & Head injury
- Infections like meningitis, viral encephalitis, HIV, and some parasitic infections
- Autoimmune diseases
- Stroke & Brain tumors
- Dementia
- Infections like meningitis, encephalitis, and neurocysticercosis
- Developmental disorders like autism and neurogenetic conditions
- Metabolic disorders
- Brain vessel abnormalities like arteriovenous malformations
The condition commonly occurs in children and older adults, although it can occur at any age. Having a family history of epilepsy generally increases the chances of developing the condition.
Certain things in the environment may trigger seizures in patients having epilepsy. Common triggers may include the following:
- Alcohol & Illicit use of drugs
- Lack of sleep & Stress
- Flashing lights
- Skipping the doses of anti-seizure medicines or taking more than the prescribed dosage
- Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle
- Illness
- Dehydration
- Skipped meals
Symptoms of Epilepsy
- Recurrent seizures
- Temporary loss of consciousness or awareness
- Uncontrolled muscle movements, loss of muscle tone, and muscle jerking
- Staring into space or a blank stare
- Temporary confusion
- Slow thinking & Goosebumps
- Problems with understanding and talking
- Changes in taste, smell, vision, and hearing
- Feeling of numbness or tingling
- Upset stomach
- Waves of cold or heat or cold
- Repetitive movements like lip-smacking, rubbing hands, finger motions, chewing motion, etc.
- Psychic symptoms like dread, anxiety, fear, or déjà vu
- Faster breathing & Faster heart rate
Epilepsy Diagnosis
Epilepsy Diagnosis
- Neurological examination: The doctor will assess the motor skills, reflexes, coordination, and mental functioning to detect neurological abnormalities.
- Electroencephalogram (EEG): It helps record electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. Abnormal patterns may confirm seizure disorders.
- Video EEG monitoring: It combines EEG with continuous video to capture physical symptoms during seizures.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): It produces detailed images of brain structures to identify abnormalities like tumors, scarring, or vascular malformations.
- Computerized tomography (CT) scan: The scan provides cross-sectional images of the brain to detect bleeding, tumors, or injuries.
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan: The scan shows areas of the brain with reduced metabolism that may be linked to seizure activity.
- Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT): It helps locate seizure foci by measuring blood flow changes in the brain during or after a seizure.
- Blood tests: They help detect infections, electrolyte imbalances, metabolic conditions, or genetic conditions that might trigger seizures.
- Neuropsychological testing: The test helps evaluate memory, attention, problem-solving, and language skills.
- Functional MRI (fMRI): It maps brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow. The test is useful before epilepsy surgery to preserve essential functions like speech.
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