{"id":11352,"date":"2023-10-19T13:24:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T11:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/?page_id=11352"},"modified":"2026-02-16T14:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T13:55:07","slug":"treatment-of-epilepsy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/en\/treatment-of-epilepsy\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatment of epilepsy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-fil-sub-cover mt-sub-cover mt-sub-cover--has-pattern is-style-light\"><div class=\"page-container mt-sub-cover__inner\"><div class=\"mt-sub-cover__image-container object-fit\"><div class=\"mt-sub-cover__image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_patient_behandling-af-epilepsi__laegeridialog_2023.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mt-sub-cover__text-container\"><p class=\"mt-sub-cover__tagline tagline\">Treatment of epilepsy<\/p><h1 class=\"mt-sub-cover__title\">Treatment of epilepsy<\/h1><div class=\"mt-sub-cover__wysiwyg wysiwyg\">\n<p>The Epilepsy Hospital is a specialized hospital for all of Denmark. We offer treatment options despite rare and complicated epilepsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button download-icon button-icon button-icon--left\" id=\"\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/filadelfiahospital\/docs\/filadelfia_ydelseskatalog_2026_197e9b1b12fb11?fr=sNWVhMzg0MTg3NDA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Service catalogue 2026 (in danish)<span class=\"sr-only\"> (Download)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button button-icon--left is-style-primary-outline phone-icon no-arrow button-icon button-iconu002du002dleft\" id=\"\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+4558264200\">5826 4200<span class=\"sr-only\"> (Ring)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button button-icon--left is-style-primary-outline mail-icon button-icon button-icon--left\" id=\"\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:epilepsihospitalet@filadelfia.dk\">epilepsihospitalet@filadelfia.dk<span class=\"sr-only\"> (Mail)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-fil-kpi-line mt-kpi-line is-style-white mtSpacing-bottom-medium mtSpacing-top-medium\"><div class=\"page-container swiper\"><div class=\"mt-kpi-line__wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-kpi mt-kpi swiper-slide\"><p class=\"mt-kpi__title\">Years of experience<\/p><div class=\"mt-kpi__kpi-wrap\"><p class=\"mt-kpi__kpi\">127<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-kpi mt-kpi swiper-slide\"><p class=\"mt-kpi__title\">Annual admissions<\/p><div class=\"mt-kpi__kpi-wrap\"><p class=\"mt-kpi__kpi\">1.350<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-kpi mt-kpi swiper-slide\"><p class=\"mt-kpi__title\">Outpatient consultations<\/p><div class=\"mt-kpi__kpi-wrap\"><p class=\"mt-kpi__kpi\">6.000<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-kpi mt-kpi swiper-slide\"><p class=\"mt-kpi__title\">Number of employees<\/p><div class=\"mt-kpi__kpi-wrap\"><p class=\"mt-kpi__kpi\">725<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-fil-text-link-boxes mt-text-link-boxes mt-text-link-boxes--columns-4 mtSpacing-top-medium mtSpacing-bottom-medium is-style-light\"><div class=\"page-container\"><div class=\"mt-text-link-boxes__text-container\"><div class=\"mt-text-link-boxes__text-container-left\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mt-text-link-boxes__box-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-text-link-boxes-section mt-text-link-boxes-section\"><div class=\"swiper\"><div class=\"mt-text-link-boxes-section__box-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-text-link-box mt-text-link-box swiper-slide mt-text-link-box--has-link\"><div class=\"mt-text-link-box__image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mt-text-link-box__image\" src=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/user-1-1.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><h3 class=\"mt-text-link-box__title\">Special epilepsy counselling<\/h3><p class=\"mt-text-link-box__text\">Get advice and support for living with epilepsy. It&#8217;s free.<\/p><div class=\"mt-text-link-box__button wp-block-buttons\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-inline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><a class=\"mt-text-link-box__link\" href=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/en\/special-counselling\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Read more\"><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-text-link-box mt-text-link-box swiper-slide mt-text-link-box--has-link\"><div class=\"mt-text-link-box__image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mt-text-link-box__image\" src=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shelter.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><h3 class=\"mt-text-link-box__title\">Patient Advisor<\/h3><p class=\"mt-text-link-box__text\">Get guidance on navigating the public system.<\/p><div class=\"mt-text-link-box__button wp-block-buttons\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-inline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><a class=\"mt-text-link-box__link\" href=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/en\/patient-advisor\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Read more\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"mt-text-link-boxes-section__navigation swiper-navigation\"><div class=\"swiper-progress-bar\"><\/div><button class=\"swiper-button-prev swiper-button-prev--blue\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/button><button class=\"swiper-button-next swiper-button-next--blue\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-fil-faq mt-faq is-style-white  mtSpacing-top-medium mtSpacing-bottom-medium\"><div class=\"mt-faq__inner page-container\"><div class=\"mt-faq__text-container\"><p class=\"mt-faq__tagline tagline\">Treatment of epilepsy<\/p><h2 class=\"mt-faq__title\">The good preparation<\/h2><p class=\"mt-faq__text wysiwyg\">We have gathered a series of practical questions and answers.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mt-faq__faqs-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-faqitem mt-faq-item slide-toggle-wrapper\" data-slide-toggle-breakpoint=\"9999\"><button class=\"mt-faq-item__label slide-toggle-button arrow-right-dark\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-content-cacdcee1-48b7-47e5-9b08-7f39ed071dc5\" id=\"faq-button-cacdcee1-48b7-47e5-9b08-7f39ed071dc5\">Accommodation options<\/button><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content-wrapper slide-toggle-content\" id=\"faq-content-cacdcee1-48b7-47e5-9b08-7f39ed071dc5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-button-cacdcee1-48b7-47e5-9b08-7f39ed071dc5\"><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content wysiwyg\">\n<p>Filadelfia&#8217;s Patient Hotel has 18 rooms. This means that patients and their relatives have the option to stay at the patient hotel, which is very close to the hospital. One of the child&#8217;s relatives can choose to stay overnight for free either in the child&#8217;s room or at the patient hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-faqitem mt-faq-item slide-toggle-wrapper\" data-slide-toggle-breakpoint=\"9999\"><button class=\"mt-faq-item__label slide-toggle-button arrow-right-dark\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-content-e650a248-48a6-41cc-a309-ef15403c0577\" id=\"faq-button-e650a248-48a6-41cc-a309-ef15403c0577\">Transportation options<\/button><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content-wrapper slide-toggle-content\" id=\"faq-content-e650a248-48a6-41cc-a309-ef15403c0577\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-button-e650a248-48a6-41cc-a309-ef15403c0577\"><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content wysiwyg\">\n<p>There is public transportation with trains and buses within walking distance. We also have large parking lots nearby. There are Clever charging stations for electric cars at the Laboratory, Kolonivej 11, Dianalund.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-faqitem mt-faq-item slide-toggle-wrapper\" data-slide-toggle-breakpoint=\"9999\"><button class=\"mt-faq-item__label slide-toggle-button arrow-right-dark\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-content-8a4d6e24-91c7-403a-afc9-d7a4599aa7e2\" id=\"faq-button-8a4d6e24-91c7-403a-afc9-d7a4599aa7e2\">About patient rights<\/button><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content-wrapper slide-toggle-content\" id=\"faq-content-8a4d6e24-91c7-403a-afc9-d7a4599aa7e2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-button-8a4d6e24-91c7-403a-afc9-d7a4599aa7e2\"><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content wysiwyg\">\n<p>Patient rights are our legal obligations towards you. These rights ensure an optimal process when you need to be examined and treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/en\/patient-rights\/\">Read about patient rights<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-fil-image-carousel mt-image-carousel mtSpacing-top-medium mtSpacing-bottom-medium is-style-light\"><div class=\"mt-image-carousel__wrapper page-container\"><div class=\"mt-image-carousel__text\"><h2 class=\"mt-image-carousel__title\">Video from Filadelfia&#8217;s outpatient clinic<\/h2><\/div><button class=\"mt-image-carousel__button swiper-button-prev\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/button><div class=\"swiper\"><div class=\"mt-image-carousel__inner swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-image-carousel-slide mt-image-carousel__slide swiper-slide\"><div class=\"mt-image-carousel__slide--image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_behandling-af-epilepsi_bygning-Epilepsihospitalet_2022-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><button class=\"mt-image-carousel__slide--play-button play-button open-video-modal\" data-url=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia-Ambulatoriet.mp4\" aria-label=\"Afspil video: \"><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><button class=\"mt-image-carousel__button swiper-button-next\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/button><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-fil-faq mt-faq is-style-white  mtSpacing-top-medium mtSpacing-bottom-medium\"><div class=\"mt-faq__inner page-container\"><div class=\"mt-faq__text-container\"><p class=\"mt-faq__tagline tagline\">Treatment of epilepsy<\/p><h2 class=\"mt-faq__title\">Treatment of epilepsy<\/h2><p class=\"mt-faq__text wysiwyg\">Most people with epilepsy benefit greatly from effective medication. Filadelfia treats individuals with severe epilepsy. There are several ways to provide treatment.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mt-faq__faqs-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-faqitem mt-faq-item slide-toggle-wrapper\" data-slide-toggle-breakpoint=\"9999\"><button class=\"mt-faq-item__label slide-toggle-button arrow-right-dark\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-content-d4e71ae8-a538-47e8-b1db-70472dc53d56\" id=\"faq-button-d4e71ae8-a538-47e8-b1db-70472dc53d56\">Medical treatment<\/button><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content-wrapper slide-toggle-content\" id=\"faq-content-d4e71ae8-a538-47e8-b1db-70472dc53d56\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-button-d4e71ae8-a538-47e8-b1db-70472dc53d56\"><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content wysiwyg\">\n<p>Medication is the most common treatment for epilepsy. 65% become seizure-free with the first or second drug.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-faqitem mt-faq-item slide-toggle-wrapper\" data-slide-toggle-breakpoint=\"9999\"><button class=\"mt-faq-item__label slide-toggle-button arrow-right-dark\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-content-de0bb324-684b-4495-b15a-d5152d1fdfdb\" id=\"faq-button-de0bb324-684b-4495-b15a-d5152d1fdfdb\">Nervus vagus stimulator<\/button><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content-wrapper slide-toggle-content\" id=\"faq-content-de0bb324-684b-4495-b15a-d5152d1fdfdb\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-button-de0bb324-684b-4495-b15a-d5152d1fdfdb\"><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content wysiwyg\">\n<p>Filadelfia treats both children and adults with a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS). It is an electrical stimulator that the doctor implants just under the collarbone. It sends small electronic signals to the brain via the vagus nerve at regular intervals. These signals can help to ease, shorten, or stop epileptic seizures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filadelfia has extensive experience in assessing whether VNS can help you. The implantation itself is performed at Rigshospitalet or Aarhus University Hospital. All children with VNS are followed up at Filadelfia. We provide treatment plans that include adjusting the stimulator for optimal treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_patient_behandling-af-epilepsi_undersoegelse_2023-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"Sygeplejerske tjekker patient p\u00e5 Epilepsihospitalet, Filadelfia i Dianalund\" class=\"wp-image-5400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_patient_behandling-af-epilepsi_undersoegelse_2023-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_patient_behandling-af-epilepsi_undersoegelse_2023-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_patient_behandling-af-epilepsi_undersoegelse_2023-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_patient_behandling-af-epilepsi_undersoegelse_2023.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A nurse checks a patient at the Epilepsy Hospital, Filadelfia in Dianalund.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-faqitem mt-faq-item slide-toggle-wrapper\" data-slide-toggle-breakpoint=\"9999\"><button class=\"mt-faq-item__label slide-toggle-button arrow-right-dark\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-content-702d62d3-2b86-4a06-a5b0-6ee55b054d0a\" id=\"faq-button-702d62d3-2b86-4a06-a5b0-6ee55b054d0a\">Surgery<\/button><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content-wrapper slide-toggle-content\" id=\"faq-content-702d62d3-2b86-4a06-a5b0-6ee55b054d0a\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-button-702d62d3-2b86-4a06-a5b0-6ee55b054d0a\"><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content wysiwyg\">\n<p>Many hours of evaluation precede a surgical intervention. This involves close interdisciplinary collaboration among doctors, neurophysiologists, neuropsychologists, radiologists, and neurosurgeons. A team of at least 10 specialists evaluates over the course of a year whether the patient is suitable for surgery.&nbsp;<br><br>This process takes place in close interdisciplinary collaboration between Rigshospitalet and Filadelfia.<br><br>Traditionally, surgical treatment has been open surgery. Today, half of the operations are minimally invasive, using laser surgery. Each year, approximately 45 patients undergo surgery for epilepsy. About 60 percent become seizure-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_Behandling-af-epilepsi_Sandor-Beniczky_2022-1024x787.jpg\" alt=\"Foto af professor S\u00e1ndor Beniczky p\u00e5 kontoret p\u00e5 Epilepsihospitalet, Filadelfia i Dianalund\" class=\"wp-image-5455\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_Behandling-af-epilepsi_Sandor-Beniczky_2022-1024x787.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_Behandling-af-epilepsi_Sandor-Beniczky_2022-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_Behandling-af-epilepsi_Sandor-Beniczky_2022-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_Behandling-af-epilepsi_Sandor-Beniczky_2022.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Professor S\u00e1ndor Beniczky from the Epilepsy Hospital, Filadelfia, is involved in evaluating patients for epilepsy surgery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-fil-faqitem mt-faq-item slide-toggle-wrapper\" data-slide-toggle-breakpoint=\"9999\"><button class=\"mt-faq-item__label slide-toggle-button arrow-right-dark\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-content-efd81066-2825-49a6-8cab-b8f2eff42960\" id=\"faq-button-efd81066-2825-49a6-8cab-b8f2eff42960\">Ketogenic diet treatment<\/button><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content-wrapper slide-toggle-content\" id=\"faq-content-efd81066-2825-49a6-8cab-b8f2eff42960\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-button-efd81066-2825-49a6-8cab-b8f2eff42960\"><div class=\"mt-faq-item__content wysiwyg\">\n<p>At Filadelfia, we offer three forms of diet treatment for both children and adults. The treatment begins on an outpatient basis at the Epilepsy Hospital, where doctors examine the patient and have a preparatory conversation. Admission typically occurs from Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Classic Ketogenic Diet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MCT Diet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modified Diet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The food contains large amounts of fat, adequate protein, and minimal carbohydrates. The diet produces ketones, which the brain uses as an energy source \u2013 helping to keep seizures at bay. It is very important to follow the diet closely. Half of the patients on diet treatment experience at least a 50% reduction in seizures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_Behandling-af-epilepsi_Ketogendiaet_2022-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"Foto af mad under kategorien ketogen di\u00e6t p\u00e5 Epilepsihospitalet, Filadelfia i Dianalund\" class=\"wp-image-5463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_Behandling-af-epilepsi_Ketogendiaet_2022-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_Behandling-af-epilepsi_Ketogendiaet_2022-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_Behandling-af-epilepsi_Ketogendiaet_2022-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_Behandling-af-epilepsi_Ketogendiaet_2022.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Food under the ketogenic diet category at the Epilepsy Hospital, Filadelfia in Dianalund.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-fil-text-image mt-text-image mt-text-image--left-aligned mtSpacing-top-medium mtSpacing-bottom-medium is-style-light\"><div class=\"page-container mt-text-image__inner\"><div class=\"mt-text-image__image-container object-fit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Filadelfia_behandlingafepilepsi_RikkeSteensbjerreMoeller_2023.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"mt-text-image__text-container\"><p class=\"mt-text-image__tagline tagline\">Treatment of epilepsy<\/p><h2 class=\"mt-text-image__title\">Epilepsy genetics and personalized medicine<\/h2><div class=\"mt-text-image__wysiwyg wysiwyg\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We map the genes of 400 new patients each year.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is now possible to test all or parts of the genome for potential genetic causes of epilepsy. Sometimes, this can explain how the body will react to medication based on the genetic changes and their physiological consequences. This allows doctors to tailor the medical treatment. Personalized medicine is constantly evolving, and the Epilepsy Hospital increasingly uses it. The Department of Epilepsy Genetics and Personalized Medicine offers services for both children and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-fil-text-image mt-text-image mtSpacing-top-medium mtSpacing-bottom-medium is-style-white\"><div class=\"page-container mt-text-image__inner\"><div class=\"mt-text-image__image-container object-fit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_Behandling-af-epilepsi_skilte-paa-afsnit_2022.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"mt-text-image__text-container\"><p class=\"mt-text-image__tagline tagline\">Treatment of epilepsy<\/p><h2 class=\"mt-text-image__title\">We are experts<\/h2><div class=\"mt-text-image__wysiwyg wysiwyg\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We offer treatment for all age groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With 6,000 outpatient visits and 1,350 admissions annually, we have a solid foundation to provide our patients with excellent care. We encounter many complex variants of epilepsy and maintain close communication with patients and their relatives regarding their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-fil-contact-section mt-contact-section mtSpacing-top-medium mtSpacing-bottom-medium is-style-light\"><div class=\"page-container mt-contact-section__inner\"><div class=\"mt-contact-section__image-container object-fit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filadelfia.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Filadelfia_Patient_patienthotel_2022.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"mt-contact-section__text-container\"><p class=\"mt-contact-section__tagline tagline\">Treatment of epilepsy<\/p><h2 class=\"mt-contact-section__title title\">Contact the Epilepsy Hospital<\/h2><div class=\"mt-contact-section__form-container wysiwyg\">\n<p><a href=\"tel:+4558264200\">Phone:<strong> 5826 4200<\/strong><\/a><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:epilepsihospitalet@filadelfia.dk\"><strong>epilepsihospitalet@filadelfia.dk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>Use Digital post for sensitive personal information. 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