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The Importance Of Treating A Seizure

If somebody has a seizure disorder it needs to be treated. There are various treatment options and also conventional medication, says Dr. Andrew Lerman, Neurologist with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center. The specialist explains if the patient doesn´t visit the physician and doesn´t treat the seizures, they can cause a significant disability to the patient. Dr. Lerman says the doctor's biggest concern about people being untreated with seizures is the risk for disability and an injury to themselves.

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