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Epilepsy Treatment in India

Hospitals and medical centers in India treating Epilepsy.

Global Hospitals & Health City Chennai

The flagship hospital of the Global Hospitals Group, which operates eight hospitals throughout India. The modern 500 bed hospital was opened in 2009, and offers advanced medical and surgical treatment, including organ transplantation, cardiac surgey and neurosurgy.

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Epilepsy is treated at Global Hospitals & Health City Chennai

Columbia Asia Hospital - Palam Vihar

A modern 100 bed hospital opened in 2008, located in Gurgaon, outside of New Delhi.The hospital is a part of the Columbia Asia Group, which has an international patients office able to assist foreign patients with all aspects of medical travel.

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Epilepsy is treated at Columbia Asia Hospital - Palam Vihar

Gleneagles Global Hospitals

The Department of Neurology from the Gleneagles Global Hospitals is committed to integrate its medical expertise in providing the latest and the world-class neurological care and treatment to the people present all over India.

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Epilepsy is treated at Global Hospitals Chennai

Apollo Hospital Chennai

The entire spectrum of Neurological diseases are treated by The Apollo Institute of Neurosciences at Chennai.We have the most dedicated team capable of handling the most complex and complicated cases.

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Epilepsy is treated at Apollo Hospital Chennai

Fortis Hospital Noida

Located near Delhi, Fortis Hospital Noida is a Centre of Excellence for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences with a focus on Cardiac Sciences, Minimally Invasive Surgeries and Oncology.

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Epilepsy is treated at Fortis Hospital Noida

Sevenhills Hospital

SevenHills Group of Hospitals (SHHL) has been delivering Healthcare services at the highest level, since past 25 years. SevenHills Hospital, Mumbai, is a world class integrated Healthcare Delivery System, that provides comprehensive Healthcare...

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Epilepsy is treated at Sevenhills Hospital

Artemis Hospital

The distinct faculty of the Artemis Institute of Neurosciences uses their vast experience in to help diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system affecting the whole body, the spine, brain, hands, legs, arms and face.

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Epilepsy is treated at ArtemisHospital

The Apollo Clinic

One of the most comprehensive clinics in Bangalore, offering a wide range of medical services, dental services and pharmacy.

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Epilepsy is treated at The Apollo Clinic

Fortis Malar Hospital

One of the largest private hospitals in Chennai, containining five specialty centres: Heart Institute, Institute for Renal Sciences, Specialty Centre for Joints, OBG and Gynecology centre and a Diabetes centre.

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Epilepsy is treated at Fortis Malar Hospital

Fortis Vasant Kunj

Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital is a Centre of Excellence for Cardiac Sciences, Renal Sciences, Diabetology, Pulmonology and Thoracic Sciences and a specialty center for Joint Replacement, Genito-urinary, Cosmetic Surgery and Dental care.

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Epilepsy is treated at Fortis Vasant Kunj

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About Epilepsy Treatment

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.

What are the different types of Epilepsy treatments?

  • Medication
    Medication will depend on the type of seizure, and accordingly, the doctor will prescribe different medication. Anticonvulsant medications are most commonly used to prevent seizures.
    • Factors that affect the type of anticonvulsant medication are seizure type, cost of the medication, and medical conditions of the patient.
    • Adjustments to the anticonvulsant medications are frequently required after starting the medications.
    • Anticonvulsant medications may be monitored and lab tested.
    • Antiepileptic medication may not be given unless it is certain that the patient suffers a risk of another seizure that can cause a brain injury or if the patient has a history of epilepsy in the family.
  • Other Treatments along with Medication
    Other treatments along with medicines may be used to control seizures. These include:
    • Ketogenic Diet
      Following this high-fat diet has been helpful in some cases of epilepsy among children with unrestrained seizures. A few doctors may recommend this diet, while some doctors may not advise using it.
    • Vagus Nerve Stimulation:
      A vagus nerve stimulator device may be used while taking medication or after surgery.
  • Care at Home
    It is important that patients get adequate care and treatments that are necessary when they suffer seizures at home. For this, when a patient suffers seizures, an observer can do the following:
    • Place the patient’s head on a cushion
    • Loosen anything that is tight around the patient’s neck
    • Make the patient lie on the side
    • Make note of the patient’s seizure characteristics to inform the doctor
    The observer should take care not to:
    • Restraint the patient or hold the patient down
    • Open the patient’s mouth by placing something in between the teeth
  • Brain Surgery
    Sometimes patients who have not responded well to medication may be able to attain immense success with surgery, and seizures can be successfully reduced by it. Epilepsy patients have been able to live improved lives after surgery. The different types of brain surgery include:
    • Anterior Temporal Lobectomy
      This is the most widely used brain surgery for adult epilepsy patients. A part of the brain’s temporal lobe is removed in this surgery, which reduces seizures.
    • Hemispherectomy
      This surgery is performed on children suffering from severe epilepsy. In this surgery the side of the brain that is damaged is removed.
    • Corpus Callosotomy
      This surgery is also commonly performed on children suffering from severe epilepsy. The two hemispheres of the brain are surgically disconnected to stop generalized seizures. This surgery is not helpful for partial seizures.

What type of treatment is recommended for each patient?
The type of treatment that a patient requires depends upon the type of seizures that a patient suffers. It also depends upon the patient’s health, age, and lifestyle. The doctor will recommend the type of treatment that is the most benefiting and the one that causes very few side effects. Epilepsy treatment is able to reduce or stop seizures in most patients.

How to prepare for surgery?
  • After the patient is admitted to the hospital, the patient’s brain wave will be recorded using an EEG machine for several days.
  • Monitoring period may take 3 to 7 days.
  • A Wada test may be performed to find out if a temporal lobectomy can be performed on the patient without any risk to the memory of the patient.
  • A cortical stimulation test may be done to determine which parts of the brain should not be operated.

Duration of procedure/surgery : Surgery for epilepsy treatment usually takes between 3 to 5 hours

Days admitted : Patients admitted for surgery, will need to stay at the hospital: - 3 to 7 days before the surgery - 4 to 7 days after the surgery In total, the patient may need to stay for about 2 weeks at the hospital.

Anesthesia : Surgery for epilepsy treatment is done under general Anesthesia.

Recovery : Recovery from epilepsy surgery: - Patients will be put in the ICU for 24 hours after the surgery. - Antiepileptic medication is prescribed for most of the patients after a surgery. These medications are gradually reduced after a period of about 1 year. Medication is stopped if a patient becomes cured of seizures for a long period. - Patients may be able to resume normal activities within 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the energy levels of the patient. - Some patients may hear a clicking sound in their head after the surgery. This is due to a small portion of the skull that needs to be removed during the surgery and is put back when the surgery is over. This bone stays loose for some months before it is fixed with the remaining skull. For this reason the patient may hear the sound.

Risks : The risks involved in an epilepsy surgery include: - Increased neurological problems - Bleeding - Infection - Stoke may occur if there is bleeding in the brain. - 5% of the patients who have undergone temporal lobectomy may have a noticeable loss of short term memory.

After care : After care of epilepsy surgery: - To reduce the chances of injury due to seizures, the patient is recommended to carry identification, informing that he or she is an epilepsy patient. - The patient’s family, friends and social acquaintances should know how to take care of the patient if the patient suffers a seizure. - Medication should not be stopped without the doctor’s consent. - The doctor’s instructions should be followed carefully.

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