Epilepsy Medical Reference

If your child has epilepsy, your to-do list is different from that of a parent of a child that doesn't have it. These tips may help make things a little bit easier.

A list of organizations and foundations related to epilepsy.

WebMD interviews Gregory L. Barkley, MD, former chairman of the Epilepsy Foundation's Professional Advisory Board, on the current state of epilepsy treatment.

WebMD explains the blood tests used in epilepsy diagnosis or treatment.

WebMD explains the signs that you should call a doctor of 911 if you or a loved one has epilepsy.

WebMD explains various types of seizures, including those not caused by epilepsy.

Consider these facts to decide if the benefits outweigh the risks of more seizures. Then talk to your doctor.

If you have epilepsy, there are regulations you must adhere to. Which apply to you?

Learn how an MRI test or magnetic resonance imaging can be used in the diagnosis of epilepsy.

Learn about functional hemispherectomy, a procedure used to treat seizures in people with epilepsy.

WebMD explains extratemporal cortical resection, a brain surgery that can reduce or eliminate epileptic seizures.

Epilepsy surgery may be an option for people whose seizures are not controlled by medication, or who cannot tolerate the side effects of seizure medications. We explain different surgical options for epilepsy.

WebMD explains lesionectomy, a brain surgery used to relieve seizures in people with epilepsy.

Learn more about the spinal tap -- or lumbar puncture -- and how it's used to screen for epilepsy.

Preparing for brain surgery to treat epileptic seizures requires several steps of preparation and testing. WebMD tells you what to expect.

If you've tried at least two medicines for epilepsy and still have seizures, an operation called temporal lobe resection might help.

Diagnosing epilepsy takes patience. It isn’t something that happens in one appointment. But if you stick with the process, doctors can figure out if epilepsy is causing your seizures and treat the condition with medication.

Learn proper first aid for seizures, including how to recognize epilepsy seizures, key steps to take, safety tips, and what to do before medical help arrives.

Find out what kinds of foods your child can eat if she takes up the ketogenic diet, and learn about the challenges and side effects of a meal plan that gets rid of seizures in some kids with epilepsy.

From medication and diet changes to implants and surgery, learn about the various options for epilepsy treatment.

What can you do to make your haven safer? Get suggestions for different rooms in your home to avoid getting hurt if you have a seizure.

Learn more from WebMD about a brain surgery called corpus callosotomy and how it can relieve seizures in people with epilepsy.

WebMD explains the various drugs used to treat epilepsy and seizures, including side effects.

Read about vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), a technique used to treat control seizures in people with epilepsy.

Find out what happens during an EEG, a test that records brain activity. Doctors use it to diagnose epilepsy and sleep disorders.

Find out more about the different kinds of seizures and the symptoms they cause.

Find out about the different kinds of epilepsy, and learn what types of seizures are typical of each type.

WebMD explains various conditions which may be mistaken for epilepsy.

There are a wide number of drugs available for treating epilepsy in children, and advances in the past years have made a difference. WebMD tells you more.

WebMD tells you how to handle your child's seizures, and when to call an ambulance.

Coping with a teenager who has epilepsy presents a host of challenges for parents. WebMD offers suggestions.

Seizures in children may pass or be part of an epileptic disorder. WebMD identifies types of seizures, their diagnosis, and the risks they pose to your child.

Advances in epilepsy drug research have made a real difference in the lives of children with the disease. WebMD tells you more.

WebMD tells you what you should know if your child has epilepsy.

WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatment of temporal lobe seizures.

WebMD explains what abdominal epilepsy is and how it affects children and adults. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Could you have epilepsy? Learn more about the different types of seizures and their symptoms.

Read about epilepsy, including how it's diagnosed and treated.

Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment of epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes seizures.

From symptoms to treatment to prevention, get the basics on seizures from the experts at WebMD.

Learn more from WebMD about the diagnosis and treatment of absence seizures, a form of epilepsy that affects children.

Learn more from WebMD about absence seizures, a symptom of epilepsy.

WebMD explains absence seizures - formerly called petit mal seizures - both typical and atypical.