Treatments for Epilepsy in Children

MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: Epilepsy is a condition in the brain where a person has at least two seizures overtime. There is no cure for most types of epilepsy, but there are treatments that can control the seizures. These treatments include medication, diet, and surgical procedures. Medications called antiepileptic drugs are the most common treatment for epilepsy. They are also known as anticonvulsants or anti-seizure drugs. Most seizures can be controlled with one of these drugs. But a combination of drugs may be necessary. A special diet called a ketogenic diet may also help reduce some types of seizures that are not controlled by medicines. This diet is high in fats and low in carbohydrates. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are thinking about putting your child on a special diet to help with seizures. This type of diet needs to be supervised by an expert. If medications aren't working, your healthcare provider may advise a surgical procedure for some types of epilepsy to help stop seizures. During most procedures, the part of the brain causing the seizures will be removed. Vagus nerve stimulation uses a device to help reduce the number of seizures. A surgical procedure is done to implant the device. In this procedure, a stimulator device will be placed beneath the skin in the chest. A wire from the device will be attached to the vagus nerve in the neck. Once it's in place, the device will limit short bursts of electrical energy that travel through the wire to the vagus nerve. Then, the energy will travel up the nerve to the brain to help reduce seizure activity. If you have any questions about treatments for epilepsy, talk to your healthcare provider.

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[justmeVann]

I got epilepsy as a child and I am now in my 50s, and on a keto diet and doing well, plus I know I proper sleep and stress management, a poor diet, lack of sleep and severe stress can and will trigger seizures.
I'm talking from personal experience.

[saimmalik]

2 consecutive seizures with a gap of atleast 24 hours and then seizures becoming recurrent leads to diagnoses of epilepsy

[HealthAndLife-]

"Treating epilepsy in children is not just a medical journey but also a partnership between families and doctors to ensure the best quality of life for the child. Advances in anti-epileptic medications, ketogenic diets, and surgical procedures have brought hope to many families. However, it is crucial to have close consultation and supervision from medical professionals, as each child has unique needs and responses. Always keep faith and seek support from the community and medical resources to ensure your child receives the best possible care!" What is everyone's opinion on this issue? Let's discuss it here.

[besmart]

and how this electrical energy from this device helps exaclty???

[rosildaprestes]

Oque pode ajudar num problema desse? Responde por favor

[hafeezpathan]

Please tell me I can translate your lecture in Urdu and Hindi can you allow me to upload my YouTube channel please tell me

[andrewgeorge]

I used to have 15 fits a day until I seen a specialist at the hospital when he started treating me over time and putting me on new medication and I grew out of them when I was 36 years old taking new medication ok