EPISODE · Apr 29, 2016 · 7 MIN
Frustrating Epilepsy Case? Here Are Your Options
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While medications are effective for many children with epilepsy, other kids are drug-resistant. After two failed medications, it may be time to look at other options, such as surgery, to prevent further damage caused by seizures. Matthew Sweney, MD, MS, discusses options for particularly stubborn cases. He presented this information at the 2016 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting in Baltimore.
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Epilepsy in children can be treated not only with seizure medications, but epilepsy surgery can also be a viable option when it comes to drug-resistant epilepsy. Diet modifications, such as the ketogenic diet could also be beneficial.
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