Patient's question:
My mom hasn't been able to cook recently and often says she feels dizzy and has a headache. The key is that I don't really know what's going on, but she just seems a bit unwell. I'm asking if it's possible to have general anesthesia for surgery while taking epilepsy medication.Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be a state of grand mal seizure, which refers to a clinical phenomenon caused by abnormal and excessive hypersynchronous discharge of brain neurons. Its characteristics are sudden and transient symptoms. Due to the different locations of the abnormally discharging neurons in the brain, there are various manifestations. It is recommended to first undergo an electroencephalogram (EEG) examination and, if necessary, use phenytoin sodium for treatment. We know that pediatric epilepsy can cause significant harm to children. If it is not treated in a timely manner or if the treatment method is incorrect, its progression can be rapid, bringing great harm to young children. Therefore, parents should pay close attention to their child's condition and take them for treatment promptly.