Caring for kids with epilepsy can be challenging. Epileptologists Douglas Nordli, MD, and Julia Henry, MD, answered viewer questions in this installment of At The Forefront Live. Click "Show More" to view a full table of contents of the topics discussed.
Table of Contents:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:32 How do you spot epilepsy in a child?
0:02:00 What is the difference between having an occasional seizure and being epileptic?
0:03:22 What should a parent do if their child has a seizure?
0:04:15 What should a parent watch for if they see their child have a seizure?
0:05:38 Should a nine-month-old take epilepsy medication?
0:06:57 What are the causes of epilepsy in children?
0:07:59 Is epilepsy hereditary?
0:08:45 What are some of the latest developments in epilepsy care?
0:10:02 Do kids grow out of epilepsy?
0:10:42 What therapies help brains overcome some of the symptoms of epilepsy?
0:11:28 At what age do children come down with epilepsy?
0:12:36 If you catch epilepsy early, what proactive measures can you take?
0:13:23 Are medications effective for epilepsy?
0:13:58 Do genetic tests help detect epilepsy?
0:15:36 How can I afford genetic testing?
0:17:30 Are there different kinds of epilepsy?
0:18:25 Are they different kinds of seizures?
0:19:10 Is cannabis an effective treatment for epilepsy?
0:21:10 How does the ketogenic diet help epilepsy?
0:23:11 How long should I be seizure free before I start reducing medicine?
0:24:06 What are some of the surgeries a patient can have to treat epilepsy?
0:28:07 Can something prevent the damage that epilepsy does to brain function?
0:30:15 Can a child be cured of epilepsy?
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