Epilepsy
Learn about symptoms, modern diagnostic methods, and advanced treatment protocols available in China's top medical centers.
Understanding Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which are episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can vary widely in severity and presentation. In our partner clinics in Beijing and Shanghai, we use a multidisciplinary approach involving neurologists, epileptologists, neurosurgeons, and neuropsychologists to provide comprehensive seizure management.
Advanced Diagnostics in China
Accurate diagnosis is the first step toward effective treatment. Our hospitals offer:
- Video EEG Monitoring: Recording brain activity during seizures.
- Brain MRI: Identifying structural abnormalities.
- PET Scanning: Locating seizure foci.
- Neuropsychological Testing: Assessing cognitive function.
Treatment Options
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve anti-seizure medications, dietary therapy, surgery, or an integrative approach combining Western medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to calm the nervous system and reduce seizure frequency.
- Anti-Seizure Medications: Controlling electrical activity.
- Ketogenic Diet: High-fat, low-carbohydrate diet therapy.
- Surgical Options: Resective surgery for focal epilepsy.
- Integrative TCM: Herbs and acupuncture for nervous system.
