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Epilepsy & Seizures

الصرع والنوبات

With the right diagnosis and medication plan, about 7 in 10 people with epilepsy become seizure-free. A single seizure is not necessarily epilepsy.

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When to See a Neurologist

Convulsions with loss of consciousness
Brief blank staring spells (absences)
Unexplained falls or muscle jerks
Déjà-vu, rising stomach sensation, or odd smells before events
Confusion or deep sleep after an episode
Nocturnal tongue-biting or urinary incontinence

How It Is Diagnosed at the Clinic

Detailed event description (witness video is gold), routine and video-EEG interpretation, MRI epilepsy protocol, and careful separation of epilepsy from fainting and functional events.

Treatment Options

  1. 1Anti-seizure medication selection and careful titration
  2. 2Drug-resistant epilepsy workup and referral pathways
  3. 3Medication review to minimise side effects and interactions
  4. 4Driving, work, and pregnancy counselling
  5. 5Pediatric epilepsy care from age 6+

Why Dr. Ebied for This Condition

A dedicated Epilepsy Service with EEG interpreted by the treating neurologist himself — including video-EEG for events that resist classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Epilepsy is diagnosed after two unprovoked seizures, or one seizure with EEG/MRI findings predicting recurrence. Many single seizures never repeat.

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Consultations in Arabic & English at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah. Book online, call, or WhatsApp.

Arabic & English consultations available