What Is Epilepsy
Key facts Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain that affects people of all ages. Around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. Nearly 80% of people with epilepsy live in low- and middle-income countries. It is estimated that up to 70% of people […]
Barriers to Diagnosis
The journey to an epilepsy diagnosis is a complex “diagnostic odyssey” often marked by years of unresolved symptoms and clinical, systemic, and social hurdles. In Australia, this process can stall for over a decade, though early intervention can reduce the timeline to just 3 to 6 months. Clinical and Diagnostic Complexity The “invisible” and transient […]
Barriers to Diagnosis
Barriers to Diagnosis The journey to an epilepsy diagnosis is a complex “diagnostic odyssey” often marked by years of unresolved symptoms and clinical, systemic, and social hurdles. In Australia, this process can stall for over a decade, though early intervention can reduce the timeline to just 3 to 6 months. Clinical and Diagnostic Complexity The […]
Treatment & Management
The most common treatment for epilepsy is the use of anti-seizure medications (ASMs), which successfully control seizures in up to 70% of people. Those who don’t gain seizure control through ASMs alone are sometimes offered surgery, diets or other therapies. Those who experience more frequent or prolonged seizures may also be prescribed emergency medication. Known […]