Patient's question:
At home, the child didn't know how he/she contracted epilepsy. Each time the seizure occurs, the twitching of the hands and feet is quite disturbing. When checked at the hospital, the doctor said it is secondary epilepsy and quite difficult to treat. I would like to understand what determines the correct method for epilepsy treatment.What kind of help is needed: What determines the correct method for epilepsy treatment?
Doctor's answer:
The most common type of seizure is a grand mal seizure, which primarily manifests as a sudden loss of consciousness for a short period of time, accompanied by convulsions. It usually occurs without any warning and can even lead to injuries such as falling, biting, or incontinence. Most seizures end within a short time, and patients have no memory of the episode.Secondary epilepsy is not necessarily the most difficult to treat, as it is often misunderstood. On the contrary, secondary epilepsy has clear underlying causes, and treating the cause is crucial. Therefore, effective drug suppression should be implemented under the guidance of a professional doctor, and patients should not make decisions about medication on their own.
If drug treatment is ineffective, deep electrode placement, minimally invasive, or stereotactic lesion destruction surgery can be considered for the focus of secondary epilepsy.
It is generally not recommended to overeat or consume high-calorie diets, and alcohol, smoking, and drinking strong tea or coffee should be avoided.