Tests To Diagnose Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes people to have recurrent seizures.
Seizures occur when groups of nerve cells, or neurons in the brain send the wrong signals.
During these attacks, you can have strange sensations and emotions or behave strangely.
Will usually have severe muscle spasms or loss of consciousness.
Epilepsy has many possible causes, in many cases the cause is unknown.
Doctors use brain scans and other tests to diagnose epilepsy.
It is important to begin treatment immediately.
There is no cure for epilepsy, but medicines can control seizures in most people.
When medications are not working well, surgery or implanted devices such as vagues nerve stimulator’s can help.
Special diets may help some children with epilepsy.