Patient's question:
My child recently had a recurrence of epilepsy. It was previously under control, but it has started again. The doctor said this condition requires a long treatment period, but I am afraid that each recurrence will harm my child's brain.What kind of help is needed: What kind of harm does each recurrence of epilepsy cause to the brain?
Doctor's answer:
The main disturbances are as follows:1. Interference with other aspects. Some epilepsy recurrences often affect respiration, blood pressure, pulse, etc., causing harm to other associated organs.
2. Interference with lifespan. Many epilepsy recurrences can be sudden, easily leading to accidental injuries. In some cases, epilepsy can recur in a status epilepticus, endangering life.
3. Interference with behavior. Many patients with a long history of epilepsy often exhibit bizarre behavior, such as being quiet, solitary, prone to guilt-ridden rage, and suspicion.
4. Epilepsy recurrences can cause harm to the brain, leading to memory impairment, intellectual decline, personality changes, and further increasing the frequency of recurrences.