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What is the definition of Partial Familial Epilepsy?
Partial familial epilepsy is a genetic seizure disorder in which the seizures do not cause a loss of consciousness. The areas of the brain affected by partial familial epilepsy are usually localized in the temporal or frontal lobes.
What are the symptoms of Partial Familial Epilepsy?
Symptoms of partial familiar epilepsy may include blank staring, eyes moving from side to side, changes in vision or mood, a temporary inability to speak, numbness, tingling, a sensation of skin crawling, hallucinations, nausea, muscle tightening, unusual head movements, rapid heart rate, sweating, flushing, dilated pupils, a feeling of déjà vu (having been somewhere before), and pain or discomfort.
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What are the current treatments for Partial Familial Epilepsy?
Treatment for partial familiar epilepsy depends on the type, severity, and frequency of the seizures and may include anti-epileptic medications, a ketogenic diet, getting adequate sleep, and avoiding triggers, such as flickering lights. For individuals whose partial familial epilepsy is resistant to anti-epileptic medications, surgery may be an option.
Who are the top Partial Familial Epilepsy Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
Dr. Jasdeep K. Khurana
Neurology
Distinguished in Partial Familial Epilepsy
Dr. Jasdeep K. Khurana
Neurology

Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 3020

301 S 7th Ave, Ste 3020, 
West Reading, PA 
484-628-4656
Languages Spoken:
English, Gujarati , Hindi, Punjabi
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. Dr. Khurana is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Khurana is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Elite in Partial Familial Epilepsy
Dr. Colin Ellis
Neurology
Elite in Partial Familial Epilepsy
Dr. Colin Ellis
Neurology

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
800-789-7366
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

Colin Ellis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Ellis is board certified in Psych & Neurology/Epilepsy (AMA)Neurology, 2016. Dr. Ellis is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
Dr. Jyoti A. Pillai
Neurology
Advanced in Partial Familial Epilepsy
Dr. Jyoti A. Pillai
Neurology

Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 3020

301 S 7th Ave, Ste 3020, 
West Reading, PA 
484-628-4656
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Pillai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Partial Familial Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Pillai is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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What are the latest Partial Familial Epilepsy Clinical Trials?
Model-based Multichannel Transcranial Direct Current Electrical Stimulation (tDCS) in Drug-resistant Epilepsy: A Cross-over Study of Efficacy
Model-based Multichannel Transcranial Direct Current Electrical Stimulation (tDCS) in Drug-resistant Epilepsy: A Cross-over Study of Efficacy
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to to obtain a significant decrease in seizure frequency in patients with refractory focal epilepsy after applying treatment of cathodal tDCS, compared to sham stimulation drug-resistant epileptic patient. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Changes in quality of life * Percent of newly reported side effects after the stimulation period * Scores in epilep...

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Optimized and Personalized Trans-cranial Brain Stimulation in Partial Refractory Epilepsies
Optimized and Personalized Trans-cranial Brain Stimulation in Partial Refractory Epilepsies
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 31, 2024
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases, affecting between 0.5% and 1% of the general population. Therefore, new diagnostic and treatment methods are having a big impact on society. Epilepsy is also one of the most commonly diagnosed pediatric neurological disorders, with long-term implications for the quality of life of those affected and their relatives. In only two-thirds of ca...

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