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Epilepsy : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Implantation of vagus nerve stimulator

Treatments Overview Articles

Epilepsy
For treatment of seizures, please see Seizures - first aid. If an underlying cause for recurrent seizures (such as infection) has been identified and treated, seizures may stop. Treatment may include surgery to repair a tumors or brain lesions. An...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 7, 2006
Epilepsy
Epilepsy : Surgery.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
The treatment goal of any epilepsy is freedom from seizures with no side-effects of medications. A timely referral to a comprehensive epilepsy center should be done to explore other treatment options, such as surgery.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Epilepsy
In cases where medications do not fully control epilepsy, it is recommended that a more extensive evaluation at a comprehensive epilepsy center be conducted where an epileptologist (a specialist in epilepsy) will more thoroughly assess the...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders

Specific Treatments Articles

Anticonvulsant Drugs
Anticonvulsant drugs are medicines used to prevent or treat convulsions (seizures). Purpose Anticonvulsant drugs are used to control seizures in people with epilepsy.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
First Aid
First aid is the initial basic treatment of an injured or ill person. First aid requires an observer first to evaluate the injured or ill person and then to intervene, using a small amount of supplies.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
First Aid: Rescue Breathing
First Aid: Rescue BreathingUse a protective face mask,if possible. Follow the masks instructions.By breathing into another persons lungs(rescue breathing),you can supply enough oxygen to preserve life.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
First Aid: Bandaging
First Aid: BandagingCovering a break in the skin helps to control bleeding and protect against infection.Dressingsare pads of gauze or cloth that can be placed directly against the wound to absorb blood and other fluids. Clothbandagescover dressin...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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