Epilepsy

Epilepsy - Causes and Risk Factors

Epilepsy - Treatments

How is epilepsy treated?

Medications

Anti-epileptic medications are the first-line of treatment. Different types of medication may be prescribed. The more common side effects include sleepiness and dizziness.

Surgery

Patients with focal seizures and are not responding to medications may consider surgery.

Epilepsy - Preparing for surgery

Epilepsy - Post-surgery care

Article contributed by Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute; Neuroscience, Sengkang General Hospital

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