Do seizures cause mental retardation?
Many patients wonder if epilepsy and mental retardation are related. About one of every three individuals with mental retardation has epilepsy. However, the majority of people with epilepsy do not have mental retardation, and frequent seizures do not generally cause mental retardation. Can epilepsy be cured? Neurologists and neurosurgeons rarely speak of “cures” for migraine, stroke, multiple sclerosis or epilepsy. More importantly, the focus is on treatment. The goal of epilepsy treatment is to stop seizures from occurring without causing unacceptable side effects. In many patients this goal can be achieved with drug therapy. For some people, drugs may be needed only for a few years, whereas for others the need for medicine may be lifelong. What is the expert approach to epilepsy treatment? Epilepsy is a complex disorder that requires the combined expertise of a variety of specialists for the most effective care. Comprehensive, quality care starting from the first doctor visit and con
