Epilepsy Doctor in Miyapur
First seizure? Recurring fits? Expert epilepsy diagnosis and treatment is now available close to home — Dr. Anand Karnam visits Pulse Heart Hospital, Miyapur.
Epilepsy affects over 10 million people in India, yet stigma and lack of access to specialist care leads to years of delay in treatment. Dr. Anand Karnam — a DrNB Neurologist trained at KIMS Hyderabad — provides expert epilepsy diagnosis and management at Pulse Heart Super Speciality Hospital, Mathrusree Nagar, Hafeezpet, Miyapur. Visiting consultations run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Dr. Anand follows ILAE (International League Against Epilepsy) and AAN guidelines for seizure classification and anti-epileptic drug selection.
Key Points
- Specialist epilepsy care is now accessible to Miyapur residents without a city-centre trip.
- 70% of people with epilepsy become seizure-free on the first or second medication — if the right drug is chosen.
- EEG testing is available in-house at our Chanda Nagar clinic — same-day or next-day results.
- Children and adults with epilepsy are treated under different protocols — paediatric epilepsy needs a specialist approach.
- Never stop anti-epileptic medication without consulting your neurologist — sudden withdrawal triggers dangerous seizures.
10M+
people with epilepsy in India
Source: ILAE / AIIMS
70%
achieve seizure freedom with medication
Source: ILAE Guidelines 2022
5 min
call emergency if seizure lasts beyond
Source: ILAE First Aid
Types of Seizures — What to Look For
Tonic-Clonic (Grand Mal) Seizures
Sudden loss of consciousness followed by stiffening then rhythmic jerking of the limbs. Usually lasts 1–3 minutes. The most recognised seizure type.
Absence Seizures
Brief blank staring episodes with sudden cessation of activity, lasting 5–30 seconds. Frequently mistaken for daydreaming, especially in school-age children.
Focal (Partial) Seizures
Starts in one brain area — may cause jerking of one limb, unusual sensations, automatisms, or a déjà vu feeling. May spread to become a generalised seizure.
Febrile Seizures in Children
Triggered by high fever in children aged 6 months to 5 years. Usually brief and benign, but every febrile seizure deserves neurological evaluation.
Nocturnal Seizures During Sleep
Some seizures occur only at night, presenting as bed-shaking, tongue bite, or incontinence — often discovered by a family member.
Epilepsy Treatment at Pulse Heart Hospital, Miyapur
Seizure Classification & EEG Review
Accurate classification of epilepsy syndrome using ILAE criteria. EEG reports reviewed and correlated with clinical presentation to guide treatment.
Optimised Anti-Epileptic Drug (AED) Therapy
Selection of the most appropriate AED based on seizure type, age, gender and comorbidities — with a target of complete seizure freedom in 70% of patients.
Drug Review & Rationalisation
For patients already on AEDs, a structured medication review to check blood levels, minimise side effects, and optimise the drug regimen.
Childhood Epilepsy Management
Specialist evaluation of infantile spasms, childhood absence epilepsy, Dravet syndrome, and other paediatric epilepsy syndromes.
Long-Term Monitoring & Safety Advice
Structured follow-up programme with seizure diary review, driving/swimming/employment advice, and AED tapering when appropriate.
Why Choose Sri Anand Hospital?
Treated by: Dr. Anand Karnam · DrNB (Neurology) · Epilepsy & EEG Specialist · Visiting Neurologist, Pulse Heart Hospital, Miyapur
"Epilepsy carries enormous stigma in our community. I see families from Miyapur who have kept their child's seizures secret for years. Coming in for a proper diagnosis is the first step to a normal life — and for most patients, that means seizure freedom."
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