Epilepsy is the second most common neurological disorder after stroke, affecting over three million people of all backgrounds and ages, according to doctors at Memorial Hermann Health System.
The neurological condition, which is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures, is caused by different conditions that affect a person’s brain. In some cases, the cause is unknown.
Once an epilepsy diagnosis is made, specialists at Memorial Hermann offer the most advanced treatment options. Because every case is different, their commitment to research gives patients the most appropriate treatment, whether medication or surgery.
Dr. Hina Dave, UTHealth Houston neurologist with Memorial Hermann’s Woodlands Medical Center, joined Lauren Kelly and Katherine Whaley to explain more on the causes and treatments available. For more information about the treatment options, watch the interview above or visit memorialhermann.org/epilepsy.