Can epilepsy patients live a normal life?

Yes, say experts, adding that early diagnosis, treatment can help 70pc of patients living with this neuro condition

Early diagnosis and treatment can help 70 percent of patients with epilepsy—a chronic neurological condition—to lead normal lives, health experts have pointed out.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that epilepsy affects nearly 50 million people worldwide. "India contributes to 10–12 million people, over one percent of the total population and nearly one-sixth of the global burden. The prevalence in India ranges from 3.0 to 11.9 per 1,000 population. The high incidence has become a serious public health challenge for us and there is an urgent need for early diagnosis, clinical interventions, and care," Dr. Praveen Gupta, Principal Director & Chief of Neurology, at Fortis Hospital, told IANS.