What is an Epilepsy Syndrome?
When a disorder is defined by a characteristic group of features that usually occur together, it is called a syndrome. These features may include symptoms, which are problems that the person can notice. They also may include signs that the doctor finds during the examination or with laboratory tests. Doctors and healthcare professionals often use syndromes to describe a person's epilepsy.
Epilepsy syndromes are defined by a cluster of features. These features may include:
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My doctor has told me I have an epilepsy syndrome, but we can't find a treatment to control my seizures. What do I do now?
Consider seeing an epilepsy specialist or having an evaluation at an epilepsy center to explore other treatment options, such as surgery, devices, dietary therapy, new or add-on seizure medications, or a clinical trial.
Keep asking questions so you get the right tests and right treatment for your type of seizures and epilepsy.
Keep asking questions so you get the right tests and right treatment for your type of seizures and epilepsy.