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What Causes Seizures When Diagnosed With Viral Encephalitis?

I have been diagnosed with viral espolitis (spg) years ago consequently I have seizures. I am now 71 an work. At work I have peti mal s. I ve recently under gone a one week s stay at the hospital for seizure evaluation. They did find 6 seizures. I am trying to find out more information re. seizures and if mine might relate to depression. ( I was recently dianosed (sg) as Bi polar). Any thoughts? Currently I am taking 200mg Topimate twice daily & LLamotrigin100mg200pm &125mg am My neurogist prescribes both meds. f
Fri, 26 Jul 2019
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Hello,

The seizure is due to the repeated uncontrollable firing of neurons in the central nervous system making subsequent overworking of flexors and extensor muscles of the body depending upon the location of the lesion.

Usually, Topiramate and Lamotrigine are gold-standard medications for the same, but if seizures do present even after medicines, then there are other options available for this as well like Levotiracetam and others.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Seizures When Diagnosed With Viral Encephalitis?

Hello, The seizure is due to the repeated uncontrollable firing of neurons in the central nervous system making subsequent overworking of flexors and extensor muscles of the body depending upon the location of the lesion. Usually, Topiramate and Lamotrigine are gold-standard medications for the same, but if seizures do present even after medicines, then there are other options available for this as well like Levotiracetam and others. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon