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Diagnosis of epilepsy: Diagnosis of syndrome in complex forms of epilepsy

Tests were carried out on you to explain your epilepsy.

Epilepsies are brain disorders that involve repeated seizures. Epilepsies have impacts on different life areas. These areas can be taken into consideration when seeking to explain a case of epilepsy. To do this, various tests are done over a period of several weeks.

Questions about work or social limitations are asked, for example. Various tests to assess mental abilities can also be carried out. Mental abilities include concentration, speech and memory, for example. Some drugs can affect epilepsy. So checks can be run to see which drugs are being taken and whether there are any side effects. Epilepsy can also be associated with mental illness. This includes, for example, anxiety disorders and depression. When evaluating a case of epilepsy, attention can also be paid to whether there are any indications of mental illness.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).