About this Video

Dr. Phillip Pearl, shares insight on Boston Children’s approach to treating epilepsy including medication, lifestyle changes, diet therapy, surgery, and more. Additionally, Dr. Pearl shares what we could see in the future relative to treating epilepsy and what he hopes for his patients.

Condition

Seizures

Seizures happen when brain cells fire or “talk” too much, temporarily disrupting the brain’s normal electrical signals. They’re quite common, especially in infants and young children.

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