What does a Epileptologist do?
An epileptologist is a neurologist who specializes in caring for people with epilepsy. They have completed an additional one or two years of subspecialty training in epilepsy care.
How long can a person with epilepsy live?
Reduction in life expectancy can be up to 2 years for people with a diagnosis of idiopathic/cryptogenic epilepsy, and the reduction can be up to 10 years in people with symptomatic epilepsy. Reductions in life expectancy are highest at the time of diagnosis and diminish with time.
How many years does it take to become an epileptologist?
Generally speaking, an epileptologist is a neurologist who has a specific interest in, and focuses on, epilepsy. To become a neurologit in the US, one must graduate from medical (or osteopathic medicine) school, and then complete a neurology residency (training) for 4 years.
What are the long term side effects of phenytoin?
Long-term use of phenytoin also has been found to cause weakening of the bones. Bone disease is even more likely if a combination of seizure medicines is used….Long-term side effects
- overgrowth of the gums.
- excessive hair on the face or body.
- acne.
- coarseness of facial features.
Who is Roy sucholeiki?
Dr. Roy Sucholeiki, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiologist in Winfield, IL and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Florida / College of Medicine medical school in 1992.
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