Indian Epilepsy Centre FOR APPOINTMENTS
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Mission Statement

In serving the people of Delhi, other parts of our country and neighbouring countries, the Indian Epilepsy Centre is committed to offering comprehensive treatment for a wide spectrum of conditions that are associated with 'seizures' or 'fits'. Beginning with in-depth evaluation and assessment on an out-patient basis, we aim to formulate the best possible and scientifically correct treatment strategies to help people with epilepsy improve the total functional quality of their lives and enable them to 'live with their epilepsy'. Our professionally skillful staff will always strive to provide an atmosphere of dignity and loving care for all persons with epilepsy and their care-givers.

Myths & Facts

Myth
Epilepsy is due to the effect of "evil spirits" or "supernatural powers". It is also a form of "madness". So, epilepsy should be treated by faith-healers, sorcerers (witch-craft) or in a
lunatic asylum.

Fact
Epilepsy is a disease of the brain. Hence, epilepsy should be treated by neurologists, epileptologists, physicians and paediatricians.


Myth
One should never touch a patient having a seizure in order to avoid the disease being passed on to you.

Fact
If a patient is having a seizure, he/she needs your help and care. Epilepsy cannot be passed on to others by touching the patient.


Myth
An epileptic seizure can be terminated by putting a key in the patient's hand or by making a patient smell onions or a dirty shoe.

Fact
None of these non-medical measures are of any use. Family members and teachers should be made aware of first-aid measures required during a seizure.


Myth
Children with epilepsy are dull and cannot learn. They should not be sent to school.

Fact
Children with epilepsy can be extremely intelligent. It is usually ignorance about various aspects of epilepsy that prevents parents from sending their children to school. Many times the teachers also have misconceptions and do not encourage children with epilepsy to attend school.


Myth
Treatment for epilepsy with modern medicines is ineffective and expensive.

Fact
"Seizures" or "fits" that occur in epilepsy can be completely controlled by using a single, inexpensive medicine in 60-70% patients. Another 15-20% patients can be helped by the use of new, but slightly expensive drugs. A few cases can be successfully treated with surgery. Epilepsy can even be cured in some cases.
No Seizures & No Fits