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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder and affects people of all ages. It is a chronic disorder of recurring, unpredictable seizures. A person can be diagnosed if they have two unpredictable seizures. During a seizure, a person experiences abnormal behavior and sensations, sometimes losing consciousness. Many people have more than one type of seizure and may have other symptoms of neurological conditions. Seeing a neurologist and having an MRI scan to look at the brain and EEG to record the electrical activity of the brain is very helpful to diagnose types of seizures.

Epilepsy is caused by malfunctioning nerve cell activity in the brain. It may occur as a result of a genetic disorder, brain injury, or a stroke. Any age, gender, and race can be affected. There are an estimated 3.4 million people nationwide that are affected by epilepsy. Having seizures and epilepsy can affect the individual’s safety, work, driving, and more.

Warning Signs

Keep track of behaviors – Identify and watch for certain behaviors, environments, or physical and emotional signs that come right before an attack, this can be known as a trigger.
Aura – Be aware of a warning “aura”. This could be a taste or smell. This may allow you to lie down in time to avoid falling or seriously injuring yourself.
Recurring seizures – If you are experiencing recurring seizures, this could be a sign of epilepsy.

Is There a Treatment for Epilepsy?

Most people with epilepsy find relief from their symptoms with the most common forms of treatment. Treatment might be as simple as taking a medication or require more invasive treatments. It is recommended to see a doctor if you injure yourself during a seizure, having a seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes and failing to regain consciousness or breathe after the seizure is over.

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Enme Corrales-Reyes, MD

Name

Enme Corrales-Reyes, MD

Location

14201 W. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 207
Sunrise, FL 33323-3207

Heather N. Britton, MD

Name

Heather N. Britton, MD

Medical Specialties

Neurology, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's disease, tremors, Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Epilepsy, Seizures

Location

2825 North State Rd. 7, Suite 207
Margate, FL 33063

Jeffrey Gelblum, MD

Name

Jeffrey Gelblum, MD

Medical Specialties

Alzheimer's Cannabis Medical Treatment, Dementia, Electromyography, Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Parkinson’s Disease, Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy, Seizures, Pain Management, , COVID-19 Long Haulers, Neuro2Go

Location

2801 NE 213 Street, Suite 1004
Aventura, FL 33180

Jennifer Montanti, MD

Name

Jennifer Montanti, MD

Medical Specialties

Dementia, Headaches/Migraines, Neurology, Stroke

Location

21000 NE 28th Avenue
Aventura, FL 33180

Julie Schwartzbard, MD, FAAN

Name

Julie Schwartzbard, MD, FAAN

Medical Specialties

Electromyography, Neuromuscular Disorders, Dementia, Headaches/Migraines

Location

21000 NE 28th Avenue, Suite 205
Aventura, FL 33180

Luis I. Becerra, MD

Name

Luis I. Becerra, MD

Medical Specialties

Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Neurology, Stroke

Location

21000 NE 28th Avenue, Suite 205
Aventura, FL 33180

Meghan Jacobs, PsyD

Name

Meghan Jacobs, PsyD

Medical Specialties

Neuropsychology

Location

9970 Central Park Blvd., Suite 207
Boca Raton, FL 33428

Nicholas DePrima, PsyD, ABPP-CN

Name

Nicholas DePrima, PsyD, ABPP-CN

Medical Specialties

Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuropsychology, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke

Location

3502 Kyoto Gardens Drive, Suite A
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Patricio S. Espinosa, MD

Name

Patricio S. Espinosa, MD

Medical Specialties

Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Electromyography, Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke

Location

801 Meadows Road, Suite 103
Boca Raton, FL 33486

875 Meadows Road, Suite 323
Boca Raton, FL 33486