Dr. Sowmya. M, Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital In a developing comity like India. Where there still existing misconceptions about epilepsy due to which patients and their family member are discriminated against. Often patients do not have access to adequate treatment due to have which they may uncontrolled seizures due to which they […]
Understanding Epilepsy: A Common Neurological Condition
Dr. Sowmya. M, Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital When you hear the word epilepsy, what comes to mind? For many, it’s a vague image of someone having a seizure – but there’s much more to it. According to WHO around 50 million people in the whole world suffer from epilepsy which is one […]
Breaking the Stigma: Understanding Epilepsy, its causes, effects and treatment
Dr. Sowmya M, Senior consultant Neurologist, Aster RV Hospitals Come February, Epilepsy awareness is planned and observed as International Epilepsy day. The aim is to improve awareness about epilepsy in the general public , reduce stigma related to epilepsy due to the misunderstanding and misconceptions that surround it and provide support to individuals and families […]