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Epilepsy And Seizures

Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that causes unprovoked, recurrent seizures. A seizure is a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain.
There are two main types of seizures:
  • Generalized seizures that affect the whole brain
  • Focal, or partial seizures, that affect just one part of the brain
A mild seizure may be difficult to recognize. It can last a few seconds during which you lack awareness.

Stronger seizures can cause spasms and uncontrollable muscle twitches, and can last a few seconds to several minutes. During a stronger seizure, some people become confused or lose consciousness and have no memory of it afterward.
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If you’re diagnosed with epilepsy, there are several ways to get treatment. A combination of medication, a special diet, an implant that works on your nerves or brain, and surgery could all help someone with epilepsy manage their illness.
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Signs & Symptoms

Anyone can develop epilepsy, but it’s more common in young children and older adults. It occurs slightly more in males than in females. Some of the symptoms to look out for include:
  • Focal (partial) seizures
  • Alterations to sense of taste, smell, sight, hearing, or touch
  • Dizziness
  • Tingling and twitching of limbs
  • Complex partial seizures involve loss of awareness or consciousness.
  • Long drawn-out blank stares
  • Prolonged unresponsiveness
  • Continued repetitive movements
  • Tonic-clonic seizures used to be called “grand mal seizures”.
Symptoms of grand mal seizures include:
  • Stiffening of the body
  • Shaking
  • Loss of bladder or bowel control
  • Biting of the tongue
  • Loss of consciousness
Treatments At Buddhi Clinic
Integrative therapy can be beneficial for individuals with epilepsy, as it can provide a holistic approach to seizure management. Integrative therapy may include interventions such as meditation, acupuncture, nutritional therapy, and stress reduction techniques. These therapies can help manage stress and anxiety, which can trigger seizures. They can also help improve overall well-being and quality of life for people with epilepsy. By combining different therapies, integrative therapy provides a personalized approach that addresses the individual’s unique needs and challenges. It can complement medication, reducing the frequency and severity of seizures and improving overall health outcomes.
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Diagnosis

While the diagnosis is clinical, at Buddhi Clinic we use a combination of brain imaging, electrophysiology and blood tests to rule out reversible causes or other contributing factors. We also prescribe a thorough pre-rehabilitation assessment including an evaluation for co-morbidities (associated conditions) which will be required in all instances. At Buddhi Clinic our assessment includes standard outcome indicators for activities of daily life, quality of life, neuro-disability and mental health.

Treatment

At Buddhi Clinic we are able to bring together a unique skill set in managing epilepsy & seizures. We successfully combine our special neuromodulation procedure transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tA-VNS – an Indian first) with drug treatment, psychological interventions & a wide range of Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) interventions – Ayurveda, Naturopathy & Yoga for a unique, holistic & integrated care solution.
At Buddhi Clinic we analyze intellect, seizures and behaviour in tandem. Our Buddhi Clinic program addresses a gamut of problems – seizures, mood swings, acting out behaviors, delayed self-help skills, problems with emotional expression & socialization, etc. Apart from medication that enhances attention and memory, and improves overall behavioural issues, we have available a range of memory enhancement procedures including –
  • Neuromodulation (rTMS & tDCS)
  • Cognitive Stimulation Therapy & Behavioural Management Training
  • Holistic interventions that enhance cognition and improve behaviours from Ayurveda, Naturopathy & Yoga
To learn more, please read our story of how to manage Intellectual Disabilities in The Buddhi Book. Patients with intellectual disabilities may also present additional problems, like seizures and behavioral dysfunction in about 50% of cases. At Buddhi Clinic we analyze intellect, seizures and behavior in tandem. Our Buddhi Clinic program addresses a wide range of problems like seizures, mood swings, acting out behaviors, delayed self-help skills, problems with emotional expression & socialization.
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To learn more, please read our story of how to manage Intellectual Disabilities in The Buddhi Book. Patients with intellectual disabilities may also present additional problems, like seizures and behavioral dysfunction in about 50% of cases. At Buddhi Clinic we analyze intellect, seizures and behavior in tandem. Our Buddhi Clinic program addresses a wide range of problems like seizures, mood swings, acting out behaviors, delayed self-help skills, problems with emotional expression & socialization.
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At the heart of Buddhi Clinic is integration. We firmly believe that putting a multidisciplinary team together under one roof, to care for you, is merely the first step. To be effective and add life to years, the team has to perform in synchrony. It is here that our unique world class model, developed diligently through years of painstaking research, comes into being.

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