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A seizure is a transient event from abnormal synchronous brain activity — a single seizure does not equal epilepsy. Provoked causes (low sugar, alcohol withdrawal, infection, drugs) differ from unprovoked epilepsy. Dr. Jitendra provides first-seizure evaluation with witness history, EEG timing and safety counselling.
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav is a Consultant Neurologist and member of Nepal Neurological Society and Nepal Medical Association. Nepal Medical Council Reg. No. 8029.
A seizure is a transient event from abnormal synchronous brain activity. A single seizure does not equal epilepsy; causes include provoked and unprovoked mechanisms.
Comprehensive history, neurological and cognitive screening (MoCA/MMSE where indicated), targeted investigations (MRI, EEG, NCS/EMG only when presentation warrants them), and caregiver education. See Doctor profile and Authority topics.
No. Epilepsy requires recurrence risk or syndrome criteria per ILAE 2014. Witness/video history and EEG ideally within 24–48 hours guide diagnosis.
Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029) — Consultant Neurologist with EEG-based seizure evaluation and 15+ years at National Trauma Center (NAMS).
Provoked seizures often do not recur once the cause is treated. Unprovoked seizures carry higher recurrence risk — assessment determines whether medication is indicated.
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