Epilepsy Therapy

Prolonged seizures are bad for the brain. Scientific studies show that frequent, lengthy seizures can damage cognitive functions, raise the risk of social fallout and potentially produce social and psychological difficulties throughout life. Seizures can be prevented with medication and other means, and prolonged seizures must be ended as soon as possible. Epilepsy therapy focuses primarily on seizure prevention.

Goal of Epilepsy Therapy -- Prevention!

• Seizures are primarily prevented by medication.
• Achieve seizure freedom without medication side effects.

Importance of Epilepsy Therapy and Seizure Prevention

Seizures can affect cognitive health.

Frequent, long-term seizures can cause damage to:

• Memory
• Attention
• Information processing

Seizures heighten the risk of social fallout.

According to a recent study, long periods of imperfect seizure control can produce a mix of social and psychological difficulties, including:

• Poor academic achievement
• Diminished self-esteem
• Dependent behavior
• Restricted lifestyle