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Epilepsy is not curable, but it can be effectively treated in most people, allowing them to live productive, active lives. The goal of treatment is to prevent or control seizures as much as possible. This helps to reduce the chance of developing serious complications, such as status epilepticus and sudden unexplained death in epilepsy. This also minimizes other problems with injuries and the development of emotional and social issues due to seizures.
To achieve this requires regular medical care and a treatment plan that is individualized to the type of epilepsy, the frequency and severity of the condition, age, and activity level.
Treatment involves diagnosing and treating any underlying conditions that may cause epilepsy, such as meningitis. Treatment also generally involves the use of anti-epileptic medications, such as carbamazepine, valproic acid, or phenytoin. Anti-epileptic medications can affect people differently, and it might take a bit of time to find the right medication and the right dose that works most effectively with the least side effects for each individual.
In some specific cases that don't respond well to medications, surgery may be an option. Surgery removes the area of the brain that is causing the abnormal electrical activity and symptoms of epilepsy. A device called a vagus nerve stimulator or a special diet may also be used in some specially selected cases.
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Epilepsy includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.
The first step in getting correct treatment is to get a correct diagnosis. Differential diagnosis list for Epilepsy may include:
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Some of the different medications used in the treatment of Epilepsy include:
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