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Can Stem Cell Therapy Minimise Mental Retradation And Epileptic Episodes?
Respected Doctor.... Namaste.My child age 16 yrs.is suffering from uncontrolled epilepsy.At first inscidence of fever at his 2.5 yrs. of age he was diagnosed focal convulsions,cerebral oedema.He undergone surgery namely callus callosotomy at his age of 9 years at KEM Hospital Mumbai & he got relief from sudden headfall attack on forehead.But epileptic convulsions are still continued tothe frequency of average 1 a day.Uptill now he was havingv following medicinal doses. ENCHORATE CHRONO 300.....BID LEPIL 500.........BID Today one of the reputed neurologist prescribed following dose/medicinal course per day after EEG & Brain map analysis. LEVIPIL 500mg 1-----------2 Cap RABELLA D--1-----------1 Tab VALPROL CR500mg...1--------0 Tab VALPROL CR 750mg..0..............1 Topaz 50....0........1 Can stem cell therpy help minimise mental retardation and epileptic episodes? Are thete any proven recent advances in this regard to controll epilepsy & mental retardation rised as result of epilepsy.
Sorry to say but there are no proven recent advances to show the results of stem cell therapy in mental retardation and epileptic episodes to promising levels. His prescribed medications are best for him, continue the same and remain in regular follow up with his neuro-physician.
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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Can Stem Cell Therapy Minimise Mental Retradation And Epileptic Episodes?
Hello, Sorry to say but there are no proven recent advances to show the results of stem cell therapy in mental retardation and epileptic episodes to promising levels. His prescribed medications are best for him, continue the same and remain in regular follow up with his neuro-physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon