Treatment Options for Different Types of Epilepsy
Depending on the type of epilepsy and its clinical features, there are different treatment options. These may include:
– Antiepileptic medications: They work by reducing the severity or frequency of seizures in people with epilepsy.
– Vagus nerve stimulation: In this treatment, your doctor will insert a small device under the skin. It will stimulate your vagus nerve to help control the brain activity and reduce the frequency of seizures.
– Surgery: A surgical procedure for epilepsy aims at removing or cutting part of the brain affected by seizures.
– Low-carb, high-fat diet: If medical treatments do not work, a modified Atkins or ketogenic diet may help with some forms of epilepsy. [8]
