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Therapeutics Area<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Epilepsy<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What is Epilepsy?<\/h1>\n\n

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. These seizures result from abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to temporary changes in behavior, movement, sensation, or consciousness.<\/h3>\n\n

Having a single seizure doesn’t mean you have epilepsy. Epilepsy is diagnosed if you’ve had at least two unprovoked seizures at least 24 hours apart. Unprovoked seizures don’t have a clear cause.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Causes of Epilepsy<\/h2>\n\n

Epilepsy can develop due to various factors, including:<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Genetic factors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Family history may increase the risk.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Brain injuries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Trauma from accidents or falls can lead to epilepsy.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Stroke<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

A leading cause of epilepsy in older adults.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Infections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Brain infections like meningitis or encephalitis.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Developmental disorders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Conditions like autism or neurofibromatosis.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Brain tumors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Can disrupt normal brain function.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Who is at Risk?<\/h2>\n\n

Epilepsy can affect anyone<\/strong>, but the risk is higher in:<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Children<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Especially those with birth complications.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Elderly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Stroke and neurodegenerative diseases increase the risk.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

People with head injuries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Accidents, sports injuries, or violence.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Individuals with neurological disorders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Alzheimer\u2019s, autism, or brain infections.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Those with a family history<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Genetic predisposition plays a role.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

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Therapies for Epilepsy<\/h1>\n\n

Treatments to control epilepsy include anti-seizure medications, special diets (usually in addition to anti-seizure medications) and surgery.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Anti-Seizure Medications<\/h3>\n\n

\u2022 Anti-seizure medication treatment is individualized.<\/p>\n\n

\u2022 Anti-seizure medications can control seizures in about 60% to 70% of people with epilepsy.<\/p>\n\n

\u2022 Your healthcare provider may try one or more medications, doses of medications or a combination of medications to find what works best to control your seizures.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Epilepsy Surgery<\/h3>\n\n

It can be a safe and effective treatment option when more than two anti-seizure medication trials fail to control your seizures.<\/p>\n\n

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n