Epilepsy — where it's treated in the network
Epilepsy is recurrent unprovoked seizures from abnormal brain electrical activity — one of the most common chronic neurological diagnoses. In roughly a third of patients seizures are not controlled by two or more medications — drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). Network clinics work with adults and children: post-seizure recovery, ketogenic diet, and video-EEG during regimen selection. The network coordinator helps compare options.
Where it is treated in our network
5 clinics in our network offer different approaches to this diagnosis.
- Shangrao, China
H&B Neurolife — Shangrao
For children with epilepsy in a stable phase (on well-adjusted anticonvulsant therapy): gentle developmental courses and sensory integration, TCM to normalise sleep and reduce anxiety. The programme is aligned with the treating neurologist.
Visit clinic site - Shenzhen, China
Microbiota Lab
Gut-brain protocol for drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE): 16S rRNA microbiota sequencing with analysis of species composition and metabolomics (short-chain fatty acids, butyrate). Personalized ketogenic diet (classical 4:1, MCT, MAD, or LGIT) under nutritionist supervision. Probiotic consortium selection based on butyrate-producing strains (Akkermansia, Faecalibacterium, Roseburia). Suitable as an adjunct to standard ASM therapy for DRE patients who are not surgical candidates or are awaiting VNS.
Visit clinic site - Yuncheng, China
People's Hospital — Yuncheng
Inpatient unit with 24/7 monitoring and an intensive care unit for managing status epilepticus and severe seizure series. Long-term video-EEG monitoring is available for several days or weeks to record ictal activity and rationally titrate anticonvulsants under epileptologist supervision. Suitable for acute epileptic complications and for pre-surgical workup of focal epilepsy.
Visit clinic site - Huizhou, China
Neurolife — Huizhou
Post-ictal motor and cognitive rehabilitation for patients with epilepsy, especially drug-resistant forms (DRE): restoration of strength, coordination, and balance after generalized seizures; work with deficits in attention, memory, and executive functions; fall prevention program to reduce trauma risk. Family training in seizure first aid, seizure diary keeping, and aura recognition. Adults and children accepted.
Visit clinic site - Shangrao, China
Hansi — Stem Cells
Experimental cell therapy with GABAergic precursors for selected drug-resistant epilepsy candidates: 1-2 active clinical trials worldwide showing more than 50% seizure-frequency reduction in preclinical models. A 5-stage protocol with consultation, screening, and coordination with the treating epileptologist and transplant team. Only within research protocols, not as standard treatment.
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What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is recurrent unprovoked seizures from abnormal brain electrical activity. ICD-10 codes it under G40; prevalence is 1–2% of the general population. About 70% of patients reach seizure freedom on a properly selected regimen; the remaining 30% — drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), not controlled by two or more medications.
Families reach the network case manager at different stages: after a first seizure and regimen selection — for long-term video-EEG monitoring; with persistent seizures — for DRE assessment and discussion of the ketogenic diet, VNS or surgical route; for post-ictal motor and cognitive rehabilitation; or for family training in first aid. Details on seizure types, diagnostics and options are in the expandable blocks below.
Frequently asked questions about Epilepsy
Are adult patients with epilepsy accepted?
How do clinics in our network differ in their approach to epilepsy?
Do you prescribe anticonvulsants or Epidiolex?
What is the ketogenic diet and who is it indicated for?
How do I arrange a video consultation with the network coordinator?
Talk to a network coordinator
The coordinator reviews your documents and suggests matching clinics. We reply on Telegram and WhatsApp within an hour on workdays.