Patient's question:
Son is 7 years old, and he suddenly had a recurrence of epilepsy in August this year. The child's father had epilepsy attacks in his childhood. My second child is a daughter who is 2 years old this year. How can I know if my daughter might also inherit epilepsy from her grandfather?Doctor's answer:
According to the condition of the illness you described, epilepsy, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for an electroencephalogram (EEG) test. It is suggested that your child pay attention to rest, pay attention to diet, adjust mood, drink more water, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for further and more detailed examination, including an EEG test, to identify the cause and treat accordingly. Avoid drinks that can easily excite people, and do these preventive health measures well, which can help reduce the frequency of epilepsy attacks.