Patient's question:
The doctor clinically diagnosed epilepsy, where during an episode, the neck leans to one side, and the mouth is pulled to one side for about a minute. However, blood tests, dynamic EEG, and MRI did not reveal any abnormalities, and all results were normal. Could this still be epilepsy or another condition? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Considering it may be a petit mal seizure, which is caused by abnormal discharges in the brain. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is often classified as yin deficiency with wind movement. It is recommended to use antiepileptic drugs such as carbamazepine in combination with nourishing yin and subduing wind Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy for comprehensive treatment. Pay attention to avoiding overly spicy and irritating foods, and maintain regular eating and sleeping habits.