Epilepsy Treatment
Private epilepsy tests and treatment in London
Our London-based specialists provide expert private care for epilepsy, offering precise testing and personalised treatment plans to help manage seizures and reduce triggers.
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the brain, causing recurrent seizures. While it is often diagnosed during childhood, epilepsy can develop at any age.
Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in your brain that temporarily change how it functions. As a result, you may lose control of your limbs, shake and become stiff.
Seizures typically last between one and three minutes. If seizures start to last longer than five minutes, you need immediate medical attention.
Epilepsy does not cause all seizures. Some people have one seizure and never have another. A fever, heart conditions and alcohol withdrawal can cause a seizure, so it’s crucial to receive an accurate diagnosis.
Epilepsy is not always dangerous, and many people live their lives without it having a huge impact. However, as some epilepsy cases are unpredictable, it’s vital to have a management plan from a specialist.
Symptoms of Epilepsy
Seizures occur due to sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain, temporarily altering its normal function. During a seizure, you may experience:
Symptoms of epilepsy include:
- Uncontrollable jerking or shaking movements (sometimes called a fit or convulsions)
- Loss of consciousness or awareness
- Stiffness or tingling sensations
- Symptoms also depend on the seizure type and its severity.
Seizures can be dangerous in some cases, so you must work closely with a specialist to gain control over them. They can also help you explain your condition to your family so they know when a seizure is harmless or dangerous.
When to see a doctor and epilepsy specialist
Understanding your seizures’ causes and triggers is essential to your management plan. A specialist can tell you whether it’s safe to continue driving and perform high-risk activities like operating heavy machinery.
Speak to your doctor if:
- It is your first seizure
- You have experienced repeated seizures
- Your seizures are occurring more often than usual
- You are unsure whether you had a seizure
- You are pregnant or have diabetes
- You are injured
Types of Seizures
There are three main epileptic seizure types. Knowing what they look like can help manage your condition or support a loved one with theirs.
Tonic-clonic seizures are the most recognised. These usually begin with a sudden loss of consciousness (the tonic stage). The body stiffens and muscles jerk involuntarily (the clonic stage). Some people turn blue, lose control of their bladder or bite their tongue.
You can feel tired and confused after regaining consciousness. You might also have no memory of what happened and a headache.
Focal seizures begin in one area of your brain and affect the body part it controls.
Focal seizures can be simple partial seizures (auras) or complex partial seizures.
Simple partial seizures involve:
– Unusual sensations or behaviours, such as strange smells or tastes
– A peculiar, rising feeling in the stomach
– Intense emotional feelings
– Tingling in the arms and legs
Complex partial seizures may involve:
– Random body movements
– General lack of awareness
– Making strange noises
Absence seizures are more common in children but can affect people of all ages. During an absence seizure, you lose awareness of your surroundings for up to 15 seconds. This seizure type can happen multiple times throughout the day and you will most likely have no memory of it afterwards.
Symptoms of an absence seizure are:
– Staring into space
– Small, jerking movements
– Fluttering eyes
At Dementech Neurosciences, we offer paediatric neurology services that provide care and support to children with absence seizures.
Diagnosing Epilepsy
At Dementech Neurosciences, our expert team provides accurate epilepsy diagnosis and identifies triggers to help you manage seizures effectively. Early and precise diagnosis is key to improving your quality of life.
Neurological Examination
A neurological exam is often the first step in diagnosing epilepsy. During this assessment, our specialists monitor your:
- Behaviour
- Movements
- Cognitive functions
This helps determine the type of epilepsy and guides a personalised treatment plan.
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
An EEG is one of the most common and effective tools for epilepsy diagnosis. Small electrodes are placed on your scalp using adhesive patches or a cap to record your brain’s electrical activity. Our specialists analyse these patterns to confirm or rule out epilepsy.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
An MRI scan provides detailed images of your brain, helping detect tumours, cysts, or bleeding that may trigger seizures. Combining MRI results with EEG and neurological assessments ensures a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis.
Why choose Dementech Neurosciences?
If you’re experiencing symptoms of epilepsy or unexplained seizures, Dementech Neurosciences can provide expert support. Our team of the UK’s leading epilepsy specialists offers personalised treatment plans and ongoing guidance for you and your family, ensuring you receive the care you need from your very first consultation.
When you choose Dementech, you benefit from:
- Same-week consultations for fast access to specialists
- Comprehensive assessments to understand your condition fully
- Scan and test results within 48 hours, ensuring a quick diagnosis
- Personalised seizure management plans tailored to your needs
- Identification of seizure triggers through seizure diaries
- Tailored antiepileptic medications prescribed after thorough testing
Ongoing support and guidance to help reduce seizures and improve quality of life
Private epilepsy treatment at Dementech Neurosciences starts at £485. Learn more about our fees and pathways to begin your journey to better seizure management today.
What to expect when you visit Dementech Neurosciences in London
You’ll receive unparalleled care throughout your journey when you visit Dementech Neurosciences. Our team will guide you through your consultation and explain every step of the process.
After your consultation, you’ll attend any necessary tests or scans before receiving your results. Our specialists will thoroughly explain your results and what they mean for your treatment plan. Your bespoke plan may include monitoring your medication response and avoiding triggers.
Do not hesitate to ask questions at any point. We’ll happily provide you with all the information you need.
Book A Consultation
MEET OUR DOCTORS:
Our team of epilepsy experts in London provide expert care to diagnose, manage and treat epilepsy symptoms.
Dr Tahira Choudry – Consultant Neurologist
Epilepsy
Movement Disorders
Neurologist
Parkinson's Disease
Private Neurology
Dr. Maria Papachatzaki – Consultant Neurologist, MS Specialist
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Neurologist
Private Neurology
Book an appointment with Dementech Neurosciences
If you or your loved one is experiencing seizures, book an appointment with our specialist epilepsy. Our team can provide ongoing support for your epilepsy.
Visit our private London clinic in Wimpole Street:
Lister House
11 Wimpole street
W1G 9ST London
United Kingdom
FAQs About Epilepsy
We evaluate your medical history, monitor your behaviour, movements and cognition, and may recommend tests like EEG or MRI to confirm whether you have epilepsy and to identify any underlying causes.
At Dementech, you can access same?week consultations, and most scan or test results are available within 48 hours, allowing us to begin crafting a personalised treatment plan quickly.
Your plan may include tracking seizures using a diary to identify triggers, prescribing anti?epileptic medication tailored to your seizure type and health needs, and regular reviews to optimise treatment and reduce seizure frequency.
Treatment and initial consultations with Dementech start at £485. For a full breakdown of services, tests, and ongoing care pathways, contact us for detailed pricing.
No, receiving care at Dementech will not impact your NHS care. You are still welcome to seek guidance and treatment from the NHS if you wish to.
Yes. If you cannot make it to the clinic, we can video call you on Skype, FaceTime, or WhatsApp.
No, we do not offer finance payment plans at present.
Patient Success Stories
Dementech Neurosciences prides itself on delivering exceptional patient care. Here are just some of our patient testimonials.
P Allen
“My family and I experienced one of the hardest times of our lives having to deal with my wife’s deteriorating condition. I would like to personally thank the lovely young lady Zobiaa from Dementech, for showering us with compassion, empathy and genuine care and concern. Her professionalism, high-level customer service and communication, eye for detail, and willingness to go the extra mile to accommodate our needs and make not only my wife, but our whole family, feel as comfortable and supported as possible, is something we will always be grateful for. Thank you so much for your friendly and polite presence Zobiaa and taking the time and effort to build a relationship with us. You really made our visits to the clinic a positive, 5 star experience.”
Anonymous
“Dementech Neurosciences is a relatively new clinic specialising in the scientific assessment and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. It represents a significant development in the treatment of Parkinson’s and has done a great job of establishing itself and its reputation in a short period of time. The premises are extremely well situated in central London, the consultant neurologists are all at the top of their field in their specialisation of the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease, and the clinical and administrative staff are of a similar standard. The atmosphere of the clinic is positive and the results, in the short period of time I have been able to assess, have been similarly positive.”
N Mohammed
“Have had nothing but kindness and professionalism from Dementech and all their staff. From their initial guidance by Shakeela, through to staff conducting the MRI tests and Dr. Lucio D’Anna for his expertise clarity of explanation, compassion and consideration. Special mention to Zobia, who saved the day with her quick thinking that helped my mother-in-law to obtain extended care. Overall a perfect experience. Cannot recommend them enough.”
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