How do you control Epilepsy seizures?

Medications:

Anti-seizures medication known as anticonvulsants are one of the most common ways to control epilepsy. They work by:

- Altering the electrical activity of the brain.

- Reducing the likelihood and the frequency of seizures.

Types of Anticonvulsants:

- Phenytoin

- Carbamazepine

- Valproic acid

- Lamotrigine

- Levetiracetam

- Ethosuximide

- Clonazepam

- Oxcarbazepine

- Topiramate

- Gabapentin

- Pregabalin

- Zonisamide

- Perampanel

- Brivaracetam

- Eslicarbazepine

Other Treatment Options:

Surgery:

- Epilepsy surgery may be an option if seizures cannot be effectively managed with medication. Options include:

- Resective surgery: This procedure involves removing the part of the brain where seizures originate.

- Disconnective surgery: This procedure involves separating the seizure focus from the rest of the brain.

- Corpus callosotomy: This procedure involves cutting the corpus callosum, the thick band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, to prevent seizures from spreading from one hemisphere to the other.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS):

VNS is a surgical procedure that involves implanting a device under the skin of the chest that periodically delivers electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve. This stimulation can help to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures.

Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS)

RNS is a surgical procedure that involves implanting a device in the brain that continuously monitors brain activity and delivers electrical stimulation when it detects the start of a seizure.

Ketogenic Diet:

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that has been shown to be effective in controlling seizures in some people with epilepsy, particularly children.

Complementary Therapies:

Some complementary therapies, such as meditation, yoga, and acupuncture, may help some people with epilepsy manage their condition.

Other Non-Pharmacological Therapies:

- Acupuncture

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

- Physical therapy

- Occupational therapy

- Speech therapy

- Nutritional therapy

- Stress management