Dr. Sivarajan Thandeswaran – Epilepsy Faq

Recognize the signs of Epilepsy

Dr. Sivarajan Thandeswaran

MBBS MRCP (UK)
Consultant Stroke & Neurovascular Medicine,
Internal medicine & Geriatic Medicine

Q1: What is Epilepsy and what causes it?

Q2: What are the different types of epilepsy and seizures?

Q3: How is epilepsy diagnosed?

Q4: What treatments are available for epilepsy?

Q5: Will I need medication, and what are the possible side effects?

Q6: What should I do if my medication is not working or causes side effects?

Q7: What safety precautions should I take at home and in daily life?

Q8: Can I drive, work, or participate in sports with epilepsy?

Q9: What should my family or friends do if I have a seizure?

Q10: Are there triggers for seizures that I should avoid?

Q11: How will epilepsy affect my social life and mental health?

Q12: How important is to take prescribed medicines regularly?

Q13: Can epilepsy patients live a normal life & be successful in life?

Q1: What is Epilepsy and what causes it?

Q2: What are the different types of epilepsy and seizures?

Q3: How is epilepsy diagnosed?

Q4: What treatments are available for epilepsy?

Q5: Will I need medication, and what are the possible side effects?

Q6: What should I do if my medication is not working or causes side effects?

Q7: What safety precautions should I take at home and in daily life?

Q8: Can I drive, work, or participate in sports with epilepsy?

Q9: What should my family or friends do if I have a seizure?

Q10: Are there triggers for seizures that I should avoid?

Q11: How will epilepsy affect my social life and mental health?

Q12: How important is to take prescribed medicines regularly?

Q13: Can epilepsy patients live a normal life & be successful in life?