Does a normal EEG rule out a seizure disorder?
EEG may be abnormal in only about 60% of patients with epilepsy. Also, a small proportion of general population may have epileptiform abnormalities in EEG. EEG is useful in identifying type of epilepsy, detecting a structural brain abnormality, differentiate between true seizures and pseudoseizures. Is epilepsy curable? Majority of children with epilepsy stop having seizures once they are put on treatment. If seizure free, treatment is continued for 2-3 years and then gradually tapered off. In most patients, the chance of having another seizure is minimum but still exists. Why do some patients continue to have seizures despite treatment? There could be several reasons: • Inappropriate drug for a particular kind of seizure • Incorrect dose of drug • Irregular treatment • Underlying condition is getting worse • Patient does not have epilepsy at all • Patient has true drug resistant seizure. My child missed one dose of his anticonvulsant. What should I do? If only one dose has been forgot
