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Epilepsy
We treat patients ages 13 and older with all types of epilepsy. All of our physicians are fellowship-trained epileptologists, neurologists trained in the treatment of epilepsy. Along with the most current non‑surgical treatments, we offer patients the opportunity to participate in medical trials for promising new drugs and other treatments.
Symptoms of Epilepsy
Epilepsy, also called seizure disorder, results from abnormal electrical impulses in the brain. Seizures, which can last from a few seconds to several minutes, may include convulsions or loss of consciousness. Many seizures are milder, and may include staring blankly and jerky movements of the arms and legs. Mild seizures may not result in complete loss of consciousness.
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Diagnosing Epilepsy
About one in 100 Americans will at some point in their lives have a single, unexplained seizure. A single seizure does not mean you have epilepsy. Two or more seizures are required for a diagnosis of epilepsy. If you have two unexplained seizures, the chances you will have more increase significantly.
Living with Epilepsy
Appropriate medical treatment can often fully control the symptoms of epilepsy, allowing patients to live active, normal lives.
Learn more about Epilepsy
American Epilepsy Society
www.aesnet.org
The Epilepsy Foundation
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
National Institutes of Health
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/epilepsy
Physicians
Marc Frost, M.D.
Lixin Zhang, M.D.
Kenneth Murray, M.D.
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