How to Treat Seizures Through Trepanation

How to Treat Seizures Through Trepanation



Trepanation is a form of alternative medicine in which a hole is drilled into the skull to treat certain conditions and afflictions. In modern times, the most common ailments treated with trepanation are migraines, depression and stress. Different people use trepanation for the treatment of all sorts of conditions, including seizures.







Things You'll Need:





Computer with Internet access




Licensed medical doctor




Epilepsy







Understand the Treatment of Seizures Through Trepanation




1


Understand what causes seizures. Seizures can be brought on by a variety of different factors. Injury to the brain or the blood vessels in the brain, blocked blood vessels or irregular blood pressure, imbalanced metabolism and emotional or psychological distress can all lead to seizures.





2


Learn how to treat seizures through trepanation. Trepanation is thought to increase and balance out the flow of blood to the brain. This can eliminate blocked blood vessels, bring blood pressure to normal and even allow a more balanced emotional state. All of these things can decrease the risk of seizures.





3


Talk to your doctor about treating seizures through trepanation. Ask for his or her recommendation on whether trepanation could work for you. Discuss potential risks and benefits. Get all the facts.





4


Schedule your trepanation surgery with a licensed and trained surgeon, in an accredited medical facility, properly equipped for the procedure.





5


Schedule a follow-up procedure with your doctor to monitor your progress and see if there is any improvement. This is essential if there are any complications from the surgery.





6


Learn more about trepanation and how the surgical procedure is completed by reading the Essential Surgical Care Manual (see Resources below).





7


Discover more about seizures and how to treat them by reading 'The Causes of Seizures and Seizure-like Episodes' (see Resources below).








Tips & Warnings










Like most surgical procedures, trepanation can be rather expensive.








Trepanation surgery is not covered by most health insurance companies.








Trepanation should only be performed by, and at the advice of, a licensed medical doctor. Do not attempt to trepan yourself. It will only serve to make an already extremely risky procedure even riskier.








Trepanation has a high risk of brain damage and infection. If you experience infection, head trauma or severe chronic headaches, consult a doctor immediately.








If you experience seizures, consult your doctor.



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