Patients diagnosed with epilepsy can lead a near normal and seizure-free life if they receive right treatment, doctors who spoke at the webinar organised by The Hindu as part of its Wellness Series on Sunday in association with Naruvi Hospitals.
S. Chitrambalam, Head, Neurology, Naruvi Hospitals, said that epilepsy, a chronic condition, had psychological and social impact not only on the patients but also their family members. However, with the advancements in treatment options available, he said such hardships could be completely avoided.
S. Muthukani, consultant neurologist and epileptologist, Apollo Hospitals, spoke about refractive epilepsy, which did not respond to medications. He said if the seizures did not come under control with a first medicine and a second medicine, then the possibility of it coming under control with a third drug was significantly low. In such cases, surgeries could be an option, he said.
