Epilepsy Treatment in Turkey
About Epilepsy
Key Highlights
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Provides a holistic, patient-centered approach to managing a chronic neurological condition.Focuses on accurate diagnosis through detailed evaluation and diagnostic testing.Offers long-term medication management to control seizures and improve quality of life.Emphasizes lifestyle counseling and safety education to prevent seizure-related injuries.Coordinates care with neurologists or other specialists when complex cases arise.
Who is this surgery for?
- Experiencing a first-time unexplained seizure or recurrent seizure episodes.
- Presence of symptoms suggestive of epilepsy, such as temporary confusion, staring spells, or uncontrollable jerking movements.
- Need for initial diagnosis, classification of seizure type, and formulation of a treatment plan.
- Requirement for ongoing management and adjustment of anti-epileptic drug therapy.
- Management of common comorbidities often seen with epilepsy, such as depression, anxiety, or migraines.
How to prepare
- Compile a detailed history of seizure episodes, including frequency, duration, and triggers noted by the patient or witnesses.
- Bring a list of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements.
- Prepare for a thorough physical and neurological examination during the consultation.
- Be ready to discuss personal and family medical history relevant to neurological conditions.
- Follow any specific instructions if diagnostic tests like an EEG or blood work are scheduled.
Risks & possible complications
- Potential side effects from anti-seizure medications, such as drowsiness, dizziness, or cognitive fog.
- Risk of drug interactions with other prescribed or over-the-counter medications.
- Possibility of "breakthrough" seizures if medication levels are suboptimal or triggers are encountered.
- Long-term medication use may rarely affect bone health, liver function, or other organ systems.
- Psychological impacts, including stigma, depression, or anxiety related to living with a chronic condition.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery focuses on achieving long-term seizure control, not a post-procedure healing period.
- Regular follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor medication efficacy and side effects.
- Patients must adhere strictly to the prescribed medication schedule without missing doses.
- Implementing recommended lifestyle changes, such as maintaining good sleep hygiene and stress management, is key.
- Carrying medical identification and educating family/colleagues about seizure first aid enhances safety.
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Typical hospital stay:
Typically outpatient (0 days)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing management (N/A for acute recovery)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering epilepsy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for epilepsy in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform epilepsy. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for epilepsy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Epilepsy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing epilepsy.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Anika Singh, a 28-year-old software engineer,...
Anika Singh, a 28-year-old software engineer, had her first seizure during a high-pressure project deadline. Initially dismissing it as exhaustion, she experienced a second episode, a sudden loss of awareness where she stared blankly for minutes. Terrified of losing her driver's license and independence, she hid the episodes until a convulsive seizure at work forced her to see Dr. Rao, an internist. After an EEG confirmed abnormal brain activity, Dr. Rao gently explained the diagnosis of focal epilepsy and recommended starting a low-dose antiepileptic drug (AED), emphasizing that treatment could control seizures and allow a normal life. Anika was anxious about side effects and stigma, but began taking levetiracetam. She experienced initial fatigue and irritability, which subsided after a few weeks. After six months of dose adjustment and maintaining a sleep journal, she achieved complete seizure control. Emotionally, she moved from fear and shame to empowerment, now openly managing her condition and advocating for workplace mental health initiatives.