How is Epilepsy Diagnosed?
Understand who diagnoses epilepsy, which medical settings epilepsy can be diagnosed in, the diagnostic tools, and much more.
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Epilepsy Centers
Epilepsy Centers are specialized medical centers with a team of experts to help diagnose and treat epilepsy. Search a database of epilepsy centers in your area.
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Epilepsy Diagnostic Tools and Tests
Getting an accurate diagnosis will guide treatment options and provide insight into a person's long-term prognosis.
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Epilepsy and Genetics
Epilepsy is said to have a genetic cause if seizures are the result of a known or presumed genetic defect or problem associated with epilepsy.
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Epilepsy Syndromes and Rare Epilepsies
Epilepsy syndromes are the third level of epilepsy diagnosis from the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). Accurately classifying epilepsy syndromes is important as it helps the doctor precisely diagnose a person’s epilepsy and prescribe antiseizure medications (ASMs).
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Adult vs Pediatric Epilepsy Diagnosis
Adult and pediatric patients may have different experiences in the diagnostic process.
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