Patient's question:
My child has recently had another seizure of epilepsy, as it had been previously under control but 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 epilepsy cause to the brain each time it recurs?
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 may recur in a status epilepticus, endangering life.
3. Interference with behavior. Many patients with a long medical history 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.