Silent seizures (absence seizures) are treatable, and many children show significant improvement with the right antiepileptic medication and regular follow-up. You should consult a paediatric neurologist for an accurate diagnosis and proper management. If you are looking for affordable or free treatment in Tamil Nadu, you can visit any of the government hospital that has a dedicated paediatric neurology department. Early treatment can greatly improve seizure control and your child?s overall quality of life.

Since your seizures are not responding to the current medications, it is important to consult your neurologist or an epilepsy specialist to reassess the diagnosis and treatment plan rather than switching to alternative therapies. There is no strong scientific evidence that Ayurvedic treatment can replace standard antiepileptic drugs, and abruptly stopping or switching them can worsen seizure control and increase the risk of serious complications. If desired, Ayurvedic therapy should be used only as supportive or adjunct care under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic physician, while continuing standard medical treatment.

Refractory (drug-resistant) partial seizures that do not respond to two appropriate anti-seizure medications may require advanced treatment options. These include epilepsy surgery for eligible patients, neurostimulation therapies such as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS), or deep brain stimulation (DBS), as well as dietary therapies like the ketogenic or modified Atkins diet. A comprehensive evaluation by an epilepsy specialist is essential to determine the most suitable treatment approach.

A small focal calcification in the left frontal lobe of the brain on a CT scan is usually a harmless and benign finding, often representing an old, healed infection or a vascular change. However, since your mother had a fainting episode, it is advisable to have the report reviewed by a neurologist to make sure it is not related. The doctor may recommend further evaluation, such as an MRI or follow-up imaging, to rule out any other underlying causes.

Since your seizures are not responding to the current medications, it is important to consult your neurologist or an epilepsy specialist to reassess the diagnosis and treatment plan rather than switching to alternative therapies. There is no strong scientific evidence that Ayurvedic treatment can replace standard antiepileptic drugs, and abruptly stopping or switching them can worsen seizure control and increase the risk of serious complications. If desired, Ayurvedic therapy should be used only as supportive or adjunct care under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic physician, while continuing standard medical treatment.

Refractory (drug-resistant) partial seizures that do not respond to two appropriate anti-seizure medications may require advanced treatment options. These include epilepsy surgery for eligible patients, neurostimulation therapies such as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS), or deep brain stimulation (DBS), as well as dietary therapies like the ketogenic or modified Atkins diet. A comprehensive evaluation by an epilepsy specialist is essential to determine the most suitable treatment approach.