How long does a seizure last? What is “Status Epilepticus”? Almost all seizures end in about 1 minute. Rarely, seizures may go on for a much longer period of time. If a seizure goes on for more than 5 minutes, the patient is said to be in a condition called “Status Epilepticus”. Status Epilepticus is a … Read more
Which circumstances can provoke Seizures? This article is for patients with Epilepsy. For factors which are severe enough to provoke seizures even in non-epileptic patients, read the following article below. Please note that this other article is essential to read even if you have Epilepsy – it is necessary for you to to avoid these … Read more
Neuromodulation, including Vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) for Epilepsy in Mumbai Each year brings fantastic new developments in the treatment of Epilepsy! Neurostimulation devices use electrical currents to prevent seizures. 3 such devices have been approved. Fantastically, these devices can be used in patients who could not have surgical treatment before ! Vagus … Read more
In 2024, Epilepsy surgery cost in India is between Rs. 2 Lakh and Rs. 15 lakhs (USD 2500 to USD 18,000). This includes the cost of evaluation and of the surgery itself. This article’s purpose is to educate patients so that they can properly plan their finances. It is critical to know that Epilepsy surgery … Read more
1. Why is Epilepsy surgery in India done? Some people have seizures. These happen because of uncontrolled electricity in the brain. This condition is called “Epilepsy”. About 80% patients stop having seizures when they take medications. But 20% people keep having seizures despite taking 2 or more medications. These patients have “Medically resistant epilepsy”. They … Read more
1. भारत में मिर्गी की सर्जरी क्यों की जाती है? कुछ लोगों को दौरे पड़ते हैं. दिमाग में बिजली अनियंत्रित होने के कारण ऐसा होता है. इस स्थिति को “मिर्गी” कहते हैं. दवाइयां लेने के बाद करीब 80% मरीज़ों में दौरे पड़ने बंद हो जाते हैं. लेकिन, 20% लोगों को 2 या अधिक दवाएं लेने … Read more
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