Patient's question:
My wife is an epilepsy patient. Our son is currently 3 and a half years old, and his physical development is normal. Will our children inherit epilepsy in the future? How should we prevent it?Doctor's answer:
The hereditary factor does exist, such as chromosomal abnormalities, hereditary metabolic disorders, brain malformations, and congenital hydrocephalus, etc. In many cases, pediatric epilepsy is caused by insufficient sleep and excessive fatigue. Therefore, parents should pay special attention to their children's daily routines and arrange their lives and studies reasonably, avoiding putting too much pressure on them. Additionally, high fever may also be a cause of epilepsy seizures. Children with epilepsy have incomplete neurological development, which may also trigger epilepsy seizures. Once fever occurs, it should be promptly controlled to avoid triggering epilepsy.