Epilepsy, also known as seizure disorder, mostly occurs in childhood, and its causes and symptoms vary from person to person. For this disease, accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are the keys to achieving the best curative effect.
Neurological diseases, especially epilepsy, rely on a dutiful and experienced medical team for diagnosis and treatment.
Diagnosis:
Our pediatric neurologists will collect patients' medical histories and symptoms in detail and conduct comprehensive neurological examinations to recommend appropriate examinations.
Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a common test to identify the types of seizures. During the test, electrodes are attached to the patient's scalp to record the electrical activity of the brain.
Experts may recommend CT or MRI scans to diagnose more accurately and determine the seizure foci.
The EMU can conduct long-term EEG monitoring for various seizure types or patients suitable for surgical treatment to observe brain function and maturity and determine all seizure foci.
Patients with drug-resistant epilepsy or other epilepsy disorders need to undergo long-term EEG screening to determine the root causes of seizures.
Genetic testing:
Genetic testing is necessary for certain types of epilepsy to ensure the accuracy of diagnosis. The genetic testing provided by Samitivej Children's Hospital can accurately and comprehensively detect various genetic diseases.
Some children will experience temporary motor deficits after surgery. This requires optimal preoperative, postoperative and follow-up care, and is the main reason that rehabilitation is an important part of the treatment process for epileptic children. Our Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists Teams work closely with the patient and their family as soon as they are cleared after neurosurgery. Our treatment goal is to maximize cognitive function and obtain the best quality of life for children with epilepsy.
Samitivej Hospital won the ‘Best Hospital in Pediatrics and Best Physiotherapist’ Award from Middle East Healthcare in 2016 and 2017
Children with less severe cases may fully recover after 2 years of medication, but for some complex cases they may need lifelong medication. In the latter case, those with focal seizure whose symptoms may be controlled with ASM may also opt for surgery as a treatment option, allowing a reduction in medication and complications in some children.
Our experienced pediatric neurologists provide proper assistance to all our patients, physically and virtually. The patient and caretakers can discuss their situation with us before they visit through the hospital’s virtual consultation channel to save time and effort and to quickly begin receiving proper treatment.
