Patient's question:
My older brother's child is not yet 2 years old. Recently, the child has had some convulsions, and their consciousness is not clear. Their eyes are not moving. Later, they were taken to the hospital for examination. The doctor said the child has epilepsy, but the cause of the disease is unknown. I'd like to learn more about it.Doctor's answer:
There are many causes of epilepsy. For example, environmental factors: male patients are slightly more common than female patients, and the incidence rate in rural areas is higher than in urban areas. Additionally, fever and mental stimulation are also triggers for epilepsy.Genetic factors: Epilepsy is more common in families with a history of epilepsy or congenital central nervous system or heart malformations.
Brain damage and brain injury: Embryonic development abnormalities caused by viral infections, radiation exposure, or other reasons can lead to epilepsy. During fetal production, birth injuries are also a major cause of epilepsy. Cranial brain trauma can also cause epilepsy.
Other cranial diseases: Brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, intracranial infections, etc.
It is recommended to seek professional and authoritative epilepsy treatment at a specialized hospital for examination and treatment. In daily life, eat more fruits and vegetables and reduce the intake of greasy foods.