Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by sudden paroxysms caused by increased activity of neurons in the brain. These paroxysms are accompanied by spasms and convulsions, as well as loss of consciousness. As one of the most common neurological diseases worldwide, epilepsy can develop either as a side effect of another pathology or independently. One of the main symptoms of epilepsy is seizures, which have a cyclical nature and may include motor function disruptions, sensory organ failures, and emotional fluctuations.
Seizures can be single or serial, with primary signs including tongue biting, frothing at the mouth, cessation of breathing, convulsions, and gasping. The treatment process for epilepsy, regardless of the methods, takes a long time during which the patient must be under observation.
There are several treatment methods:- Medication Treatment. The main drugs used are anticonvulsants from different groups, which help stop seizures and prevent their recurrence. However, drug therapy aims to eliminate not only the seizures but also their underlying causes.
- Non-Medication Treatment. Many doctors recommend therapeutic exercises or yoga in addition to the main course of treatment.
- Surgical Treatment. Surgical intervention is rarely required and is performed when classical methods fail. Surgical treatment of epilepsy is divided into two types: removal of the brain area causing the seizures or implantation of a stimulator (for partial seizures), or the subpial transection method.