Patient's question:
Starting from January this year, intermittent convulsions occurred. The mouth was, with white saliva, limbs were stiff, and the symptoms appeared every three or five days. The local hospital diagnosed it as epilepsy. Could the doctor treat it?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is caused by specific discharges produced by brain neurons. There are many causes, such as genetics, trauma, infection, intracranial diseases, and so on, with some cases having unknown causes. Clinically, drugs such as phenytoin and sodium valproate can be selected based on the condition for treatment. Pay attention to diet, avoid spicy foods, alcohol, coffee, etc.; avoid emotional excitement; and pay attention to personal safety.