Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Epilepsy can be controlled with medications in about 60-70% of people. You need to get
MRI brain epilepsy protocol study done to find out the reason for epilepsy. EEG is also helpful.
Then, the correct medications can be chosen for you. The medicine to be effective, should be used at the correct dose.
In about 30% of cases, epilepsy is not controlled with medications and surgery may be needed. You would not require surgery, unless there is a brain lesion on the MRI.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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