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Can my cousin adopt a ketogenic diet to manage frequent seizures?
Query: Hi doctor, We are thinking of putting my 18-year-old cousin to adopt a ketogenic diet to manage the frequent seizures that she has been experiencing since childhood. Can you provide insights into the potential effectiveness of this diet in reducing seizure frequency? I am curious about the specific ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The ketogenic diet has been recognized as an effective treatment in reducing seizures, particularly in individuals with epilepsy, including those with drug-resistant epilepsy. The diet involves high fat, adequate protein, and very low carboh... Read Full »
My friend's son had an epileptic attack. What could be done?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend's son, who is 14 years old, suddenly had an epileptic attack. We are not sure whether it is an epileptic attack because he did not sleep or eat properly the previous day. So we thought it might be because he was weak. It seems this is the second attack for him. He got this at... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to the icliniq.com family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Based on the information provided, your friend's son may be experiencing seizures, which can be a symptom of epilepsy. However, it is essential to confirm this diagnosis wit... Read Full »
What is the treatment for seizure episodes in my 15-year-old sister?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister has been having seizures. So, we consulted a doctor, who said she has abnormal brain activity. Her electroencephalogram (EEG) showed abnormal spikes. Currently, she is taking Levipil 1000, twice a day. What is going on with my sister? No one is explaining anything, and the m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concerns. Regarding seizures, Levipil (Levetiracetam) is a good option for treatment of seizure disorder, and I think your doctor has taken the right decision. Now regarding the behavioral changes that you mentioned, I would ... Read Full »
My daughter bit her tongue during seizures. Can this be epilepsy?
Query: Hello doctor, Please help! I am so upset. My daughter had a seizure. She had one 7 months ago too. We thought it was syncope, but now we think it is a seizure. She had CAT scan, blood work, and EKG and all the reports are fine. We saw a neurologist, and he said everything seemed all right. He gave ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your daughter's comprehensive medical history written by you. Tongue bite and urination indicate that these episodes are seizures. The probable diagnosis would be epilepsy. Tongue bite is not seen in syncope, though urinary incontinence may be rare... Read Full »
What is the treatment for epilepsy who has had it for the past 22 years?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is a patient of epilepsy for 22 years. Earlier she was diagnosed as GTCS (generalized tonic-clonic seizures) and CPS (complex partial seizures) and given Eptoin 100mg BD at first, then Zeptol CR 400mg BD with Cloba 10mg for fits, convulsions, and senselessness. But still, it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your mother's situation seems to be very complicated. I would like to explain that it is true that Carbamazepine (Zeptol) can have no good effect or even worsen idiopathic generalized seizures. I would not recommend Topiramate for this type of epilepsy, because it is ... Read Full »
What should I do to treat my extreme dizziness, nausea, and blurry vision?
Query: Hello doctor, Two months ago, when I stood up to let my dogs out, I felt incredibly nauseous and sat down. I then started to vomit. I also felt like I was going to lose control of my bowels. I laid on the bathroom floor, in and out of consciousness, so dizzy I could not see anything straight. I had... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to two different causes. 1. Basilar migraine. 2. Epilepsy seizures, although the duration of your symptoms is not suggestive of this disorder. For this reason, I wo... Read Full »