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Guidelines for sites linking to mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic is a world leader in developing innovative ways to diagnose and treat epilepsy in children and adults. A team of experts from different medical specialties work together to find the most appropriate treatment for each patient. An integrated approach is essential to achieve the optimal outcome for the patient. Each year, specialists at all three Mayo Clinic locations care for more than 3,500 patients who have epilepsy.
Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is ranked No. 1 in Neurology and Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report.
Other conditions may be confused with epilepsy, such as syncope (fainting) and stroke. Mayo Clinic has many tools to help make an accurate diagnosis, including SISCOM, an imaging technology developed by Mayo Clinic for pinpointing seizure locations. In Mayo's efficient system, a thorough evaluation can usually be completed in a few days. Learn about epilepsy diagnosis.
The main treatment options for people with epilepsy are medications, surgery and vagus nerve stimulation. The ketogenic diet is an option for some children, and increasingly, for some adults. Investigational treatments may also be an option for eligible patients.
The same treatment does not work for every patient because the type and severity of epilepsy varies. Potential interplay among hormones, seizures and medications can create additional treatment considerations for women.
Learn about epilepsy treatment options.
Two or more seizures must occur before a person can be diagnosed with epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder. An estimated 5 to 10 percent of the population will experience a seizure at some time in life.
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Melissa despaired of living independently. But epilepsy surgery opened a window to a rich full life.
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Some special considerations apply in planning epilepsy treatment for women, due to the complexity of women's hormones, which can both affect and be affected by seizures and medications.
Watch Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon Nicholas Wetjen, M.D., discuss pediatric epilepsy surgery at Mayo Clinic on YouTube.
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