Patient's question:
A friend's child, who is two years old, was diagnosed with possible epilepsy during a check-up. The child's father also suffers from this condition. The doctor determined it to be genetic, but explained that epilepsy can also be caused by birth injuries in newborns.Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a disease that tests one's will. Except for a small number of intractable cases, most can be controlled, without affecting normal life or the ability to have children, allowing individuals to live a normal family life. However, epilepsy is particularly exhausting. Both patients and their families need to have enough patience to fight the disease. Patients must adopt the correct treatment methods, bravely navigate the "three stages" — controlling seizures, reducing and stopping medication, and consolidating recovery — taking three, five, or even eight to ten years of time. It is essential to remain determined and maintain a calm mindset. Impatience, seeking quick cures, consulting unqualified practitioners, or taking indiscriminate medications can lead to disastrous consequences.