Understanding and Treating Epilepsy

Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disease in the United States, but recognizing seizures and diagnosing a specific epilepsy syndrome can be difficult. Dr. Sidrah Mahmud, a fellowship trained epileptologist, talks about what causes epilepsy, how it is diagnosed, and why not all seizures are symptoms of epilepsy. Dr. Mahmud also discusses treatment options and when it might be time to add an epileptologist to your health care team.