Seizure Disorder
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Seizure disorder is a neurological condition characterized by a tendency to have seizures, which are episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can present in very different ways depending on the brain area involved.
Common symptoms:
- Involuntary movements or jerking.
- Loss or alteration of consciousness.
- Episodes of absence or brief disconnection.
When to see a doctor? After a seizure episode, or with repeated unexplained movements and lapses of awareness, it is important to seek evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the go-to physician for evaluating seizures, with support from the neurophysiologist for certain studies; for children, the pediatric neurologist is involved. It is advisable for a professional to review the case in detail.
Data on 183 doctors who treat seizure disorder
Which specialist treats seizure disorder?
Seizure disorders are evaluated by a neurologist, a specialist in the nervous system, or by a neurosurgeon if a surgical evaluation is needed; in children, a pediatric neurologist is the specialist to see. A neurophysiologist can support the diagnosis with specialized testing. See a specialist if you experience seizures or episodes of loss of consciousness.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in seizure disorder
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Frequently asked questions
What is seizure disorder?
Seizure disorder is a neurological condition characterized by a tendency to have seizures, which are episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can present in very different ways depending on the brain area involved.
Which doctor treats seizure disorder?
Seizure disorders are evaluated by a neurologist, a specialist in the nervous system, or by a neurosurgeon if a surgical evaluation is needed; in children, a pediatric neurologist is the specialist to see. A neurophysiologist can support the diagnosis with specialized testing. See a specialist if you experience seizures or episodes of loss of consciousness.