Providence Epilepsy Services- A physical exam and detailed medical history often provide the best clues as to whether you have epilepsy and what type of epilepsy and seizures you h...
More » - A detailed medical history is the most important part of diagnosing epilepsy. Try to provide as much information about your seizures as you can. If yo...
More » - X-rays are a form of radiation, like light or radio waves, that can be focused into a beam, much like a flashlight beam. Unlike a beam of light, howev...
More » - Positron emission tomography (PET) is a test that uses a special type of camera and a tracer (radioactive chemical) to look at organs in the body. The...
More » - You may be asked to have a neuropsychological evaluation if your doctor needs help in diagnosing your condition. A clinical neuropsychologist ha...
More » - Your doctor may ask you to have a Wada test if you are a candidate for epilepsy surgery. The Wada test checks to see which side of your brain is resp...
More » - Similar to a pacemaker, a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) is a small device implanted under the skin near your collarbone. A wire (lead) under the skin c...
More » - Some people with epileptic seizures do not respond to medicine but have great success with surgery.
Anterior temporal lobectomy is the most common...
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Initial treatment for epilepsy depends on the severity, frequency, and type of seizures and whether a cause for your condition has been identified. ...
More » - Cortical mapping is an inpatient procedure conducted prior to brain surgery for patients who have a grid or depth electrodes placed inside the brain. ...
More » - An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. Special sensors (electrodes) are attached to ...
More » - An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. Special sensors (electrodes) are attached to ...
More » - A diagnostic test called an electroencephalogram, or EEG, can help determine if a patient is having seizures. An EEG is a test that records brainwaves...
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If you experience frequent seizures, you may be referred to an epilepsy monitoring unit for evaluation. This evaluation determines if your seizures ...
More » - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a simple, painless procedure. It uses a strong magnet and radio waves to produce high-quality pictures of organs, ...
More » - CT scans, also known as CAT scans, obtain multiple cross-sectional images of the body by using special X-rays and computer enhancement to create an im...
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