Pediatric Epilepsy & Seizure Clinic
Dr Sunil Sable
Pediatric Neurologist & Epilepsy Specialist in Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar)
Expert Diagnosis, Advanced EEG Evaluation & Comprehensive Epilepsy Care for Children
Over 20 Years of Clinical Experience | Thousands of Children Treated
Understanding Epilepsy in Children
✅Epilepsy is a neurological condition in which a child experiences recurrent seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
✅Seizures can appear in many forms. Some children may have dramatic convulsions, while others may simply stare blankly, become unresponsive, suddenly stop their activities, or experience unusual movements.
✅With accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, most children with epilepsy can lead healthy, active, and productive lives.
Does Your Child Have Any Of These Symptoms?
⚡ Sudden jerking movements
⚡ Blank staring episodes
⚡ Unexplained falls
⚡ Sudden loss of awareness
⚡ Repetitive lip smacking
⚡ Eye rolling
⚡ Morning jerks
⚡ Seizures during sleep
⚡ Sudden body stiffening
⚡ Brief episodes of confusion
Different Types Of Seizures
Generalized Seizures
Involve both sides of the brain.
Focal Seizures
Start from one area of the brain.
Absence Seizures
Brief staring spells.
Myoclonic Seizures
Sudden jerks of the body.
Infantile Spasms
Emergency condition in infants.
Febrile Seizures
Associated with fever.
Early Diagnosis Can Change Outcomes
Early diagnosis helps:
✅ Identify seizure type
✅ Select the correct medication
✅ Prevent unnecessary investigations
✅ Improve learning and development
✅ Reduce risk of seizure-related injuries
✅ Improve quality of life
OUR EPILEPSY SERVICES
Comprehensive Epilepsy Care
🧠 Detailed Neurological Evaluation
⚡ Routine EEG
🎥 Video EEG Analysis
💊 Medication Management
🍽 Ketogenic Diet Guidance
🧬 Genetic Evaluation
📚 School Support Guidance
🏥 Second Opinion Consultation
🚨 Emergency Seizure Assessment
WHY PARENTS TRUST DR. SUNIL SABLE
Expert Pediatric Epilepsy Care
Dr. Sunil Sable is a Pediatric Neurologist and Epilepsy Specialist with more than 20 years of experience in managing childhood epilepsy and neurological disorders.
He completed specialized fellowship training in Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy at B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, and has interpreted approximately 10,000 EEG studies.
He has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex epilepsies.
His expertise includes childhood epileptic syndromes, difficult-to-control epilepsy, developmental epileptic encephalopathies, infantile spasms, febrile seizures, and complex seizure disorders.
What Is An EEG?
An EEG (Electroencephalogram) records the electrical activity of the brain and helps identify seizure disorders.
It is painless, safe, and commonly used to diagnose epilepsy in children.
Frequently Asked Questions about Epilepsy
1. What is epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a neurological condition in which a child experiences repeated seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
2. What is a seizure?
A seizure is a sudden disturbance in the brain’s electrical activity that may cause jerking movements, staring episodes, loss of awareness, or unusual behaviors.
3. Is every seizure epilepsy?
No. Some seizures occur due to fever, infections, low blood sugar, head injury, or other temporary conditions. Epilepsy is diagnosed when there is a tendency for recurrent unprovoked seizures.
4. Can epilepsy be cured?
Many children achieve complete seizure control with medication. Some children may eventually outgrow their epilepsy and discontinue treatment under medical supervision.
5. What causes epilepsy in children?
Causes may include genetic factors, brain injury, birth-related problems, developmental abnormalities, infections, stroke, or sometimes no identifiable cause.
6. How is epilepsy diagnosed?
Diagnosis is based on a detailed history, neurological examination, EEG, and sometimes MRI brain and genetic testing.
7. What is an EEG?
An EEG (Electroencephalogram) records the brain’s electrical activity and helps identify abnormal patterns associated with epilepsy.
8. Is EEG painful?
No. EEG is completely painless, safe, and non-invasive.
9. Does a normal EEG rule out epilepsy?
No. Some children with epilepsy may have a normal EEG. Diagnosis depends on the complete clinical picture.
10. What should I do if my child has a seizure?
Stay calm, place the child on their side, remove nearby dangerous objects, do not put anything in the mouth, and seek medical help if the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes.
11. What should I never do during a seizure?
Never force the mouth open, put objects in the mouth, give food or water, or restrain the child’s movements.
12. Can epilepsy affect learning and development
Most children with epilepsy have normal intelligence. However, frequent seizures or certain epilepsy syndromes may affect learning and development.
13. Can my child attend school?
Yes. Most children with epilepsy can attend regular school and participate in normal academic activities.
14. Can children with epilepsy play sports?
Yes. Most sports are safe with proper supervision. Swimming,cycling should always be supervised.
15. Are epilepsy medicines safe?
Anti-seizure medications are generally safe when prescribed and monitored by a pediatric neurologist.
16. What happens if medicines are stopped suddenly?
Suddenly stopping medications may trigger seizures and should never be done without medical advice.
17. Can fever trigger seizures?
Suddenly stopping medications may trigger seizures and should never be done without medical advice.
18. What are febrile seizures?
Febrile seizures are seizures associated with fever, usually occurring between 6 months and 5 years of age. Most children recover completely.
19. When should I seek emergency medical attention?
Seek urgent care if:
- Seizure lasts more than 5 minutes
- Child has difficulty breathing
- Multiple seizures occur without recovery
- First seizure episode
- Serious injury occurs during the seizure
20. Why is early diagnosis important?
Early diagnosis helps identify the correct seizure type, choose the right treatment, improve seizure control, and reduce the risk of developmental and learning difficulties.
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Areas We Serve
At Dr. Sunil Sable Pediatric Neurology & Cardiology Centre, we are proud to provide specialized pediatric neurology services to children and families from Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) and surrounding regions. Parents trust us for expert evaluation and management of headaches, epilepsy, developmental delay, autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, genetic neurological disorders, and other childhood neurological conditions.
We regularly welcome families from:
- Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar)
- Savedi
- Kedgaon
- Pipeline Road
- Rahuri
- Sangamner
- Shrirampur
- Kopargaon
- Pathardi
- Parner
- Shevgaon
- Karjat
- Jamkhed
- Nevasa
- Akole
- Beed
- Nashik
- Pune
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)
- Osmanabad (Dharashiv)
- Solapur
- Jalna
- Dhule
- Jalgaon
- Satara
- Kolhapur
- Nagpur
- Mumbai
- Thane
- Navi Mumbai
- And across Maharashtra
Our clinic is committed to providing evidence-based, child-friendly, and compassionate neurological care, ensuring that every child receives a thorough evaluation and an individualized treatment plan. Families travel from across Maharashtra because of our expertise in pediatric neurology, personalized approach, and commitment to long-term follow-up.
If your child is experiencing frequent headaches, migraine, seizures, developmental concerns, or other neurological symptoms, Dr. Sunil Sable, Pediatric Neurologist and Epilepsy Specialist, is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to help your child achieve the best possible neurological and developmental outcomes.