Can Vagus Nerve Stimulation Help to Prevent Seizures?

Can Vagus Nerve Stimulation Help to Prevent Seizures? (0:24)

The vagus nerve controls a lot of the neurological activity of the body. In this video, family physician Sharecare Advisory Board member Daniel Spogen, MD, explains that vagus nerve stimulation may help to treat seizures.

Epilepsy and Seizures

What Is Epilepsy?

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What Types of Medications Are Used to Treat Epilepsy?

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Can Vagus Nerve Stimulation Help Prevent Seizures?

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How Well Do Anti-Seizure Drugs Work?

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Can Vitamin Supplements Help to Prevent Seizures?

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Can Vitamin Supplements Help Prevent Seizures?

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What Are the Different Types of Seizures?

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Are Older Adults At Risk for Epilepsy?

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How Can I Manage My Seizures?

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What Causes Epilepsy (Seizure Disorder)?

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What Are Natural Treatments for Epilepsy?

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About Epilepsy and Seizures

Epilepsy is a chronic condition, causing abnormal electrical transmissions in the brain. Seizures may be general, affecting large areas of the brain, in which the individual loses consciousness and has violent jerking of all muscles.

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