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Epilepsy impacts millions globally, affecting quality of life. Diagnosis involves history, EEG, and imaging, with treatment tailored to comorbidities and considering special populations like women.

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  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Epilepsy affects 65 million worldwide, significantly reducing quality-adjusted life years.
  • Accurate diagnosis relies on patient history, electroencephalogram (EEG), and neuroimaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline current diagnostic and treatment strategies for epilepsy.
  • To highlight considerations for managing drug-resistant epilepsy and specific patient groups.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic methods including clinical history, EEG, and imaging.
  • Discussion of treatment modalities: medical management, specialized interventions, and lifestyle adjustments.

Main Results:

  • First-line treatment involves antiepileptic drugs, chosen based on patient comorbidities.
  • Drug-resistant epilepsy requires specialist referral for advanced therapies like surgery, neurostimulation, or dietary changes.

Conclusions:

  • Epilepsy management is multifaceted, requiring individualized treatment plans.
  • Special considerations are essential for women of reproductive age, including contraception and pregnancy safety.