What is epilepsy?

Dr. Barbara Phillips discusses the traits that mark the condition of epilepsy.

If a patient experiences speech problems after epilepsy surgery, what therapies are available?

Dr. Barbara Phillips discusses therapy options for patients with speech and memory issues after epilepsy surgery.

How is epilepsy diagnosed?

Dr. Barbara Phillips discusses how epilepsy is diagnosed.

Are seizures the only symptom of epilepsy?

Dr. Barbara Phillips discusses other epilepsy symptoms outside of seizures.

When do doctors decide that epilepsy surgery is the best treatment option?

Dr. Barbara Phillips discusses how doctors decide if a patient will benefit from epilepsy surgery.

What causes epilepsy?

Dr. Phillips discusses the causes of epilepsy.

What are the symptoms of epileptic seizures?

Dr. Barbara Phillips discusses the signs and symptoms of epileptic seizures.

What specific side effects are caused by epilepsy medicines?

Dr. Barbara Phillips discusses the side effects caused by epilepsy medicines.

What are the most common types of seizures?

Dr. Phillips talks about the most common types of seizures.

What other surgeries are used to treat epilepsy?

Dr. Barbara Phillips discusses the different kinds of surgical procedures used to treat epilepsy.

What are some nonsurgical treatment options for epilepsy?

Dr. Barbara Phillips discusses nonsurgical treatments for epilepsy.

What are the most common surgical treatment options?

Dr. Phillips explains the most common surgical treatment options for epilepsy.