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Dr. Susama Verma

Neurologist

Susama Verma, MD, maintains her own private practice based out of Syracuse, New York. Dr. Verma has been a practicing neurologist for nearly 10 years and has attained certification from the esteemed American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for her outstanding work and achievements. Within her practice, Dr. Verma offers numerous services to her patients such as infectious disease care and HIV neurology. HIV neurological complications result from damage caused by the virus itself, but also from other side effects of HIV and AIDS, such as cancers that are associated with these diseases. To remain up-to-date in the field and any advancements in technology or procedures, Dr. Verma is active in the American Medical Association and the New York State Medical Society as well.
Dr. Susama Verma
  • Syracuse, New York
  • Patna University
  • Accepting new patients

What causes gelastic seizures in a person?

Gelastic seizures are epileptic events which are typically characterized by sudden and involuntary bursts of energy usually in the form of laughing, coughing, barking or crying. READ MORE
Gelastic seizures are epileptic events which are typically characterized by sudden and involuntary bursts of energy usually in the form of laughing, coughing, barking or crying. It is preceded by an aura of deja vu type of feelings. It is followed by focal onset seizure. It is associated with the presence of hypothalamic hemartoma. It is characteristically refractory to medical treatments. Currently the best recognized treatment is ablation of hypothalamic hematoma.