Epileptology

Epilepsy represents a group of the most common chronic neurological diseases, characterized by recurrent epileptic seizures of varying clinical presentations. The prevalence of the disease is high, reported to be between 0.5-1% according to various sources. In the Czech Republic alone, approximately 70,000 individuals suffer from epilepsy.

For people with epilepsy, accurate diagnosis, proper treatment, and a wealth of information on how to live with epilepsy in a way that minimally impacts their quality of life are crucial. These diseases are still shrouded in certain stigma, myths, and embarrassment.

EpiStop strives to help people with epilepsy. On the website www.epistop.cz, there is a wealth of information about activities aimed at alleviating fear and anxiety about epileptic seizures among the general public, teaching them how to provide proper first aid. For doctors and patients, numerous materials are available for free download, such as "Minimum Diagnostic and Therapeutic Standards," "Women and Epilepsy," "Motherhood and Epilepsy," and "Epilepsy in Adults – Basic Information." The website also offers a discussion forum and social counseling.