Patient's question:
Famous hospitals for treating epilepsy in TCM? Due to my illness, I am also facing many difficulties at work and can only do many leisurely tasks. Moreover, I am not in a happy mood every day and need to stay away from others. The doctor has forbidden me from touching alcohol and tobacco. Should epilepsy patients completely avoid alcohol and tobacco?Doctor's answer:
For patients with epilepsy, it is essential to quit smoking because nicotine in tobacco can constrict blood vessels, leading to epilepsy attacks. Long-term and excessive alcohol consumption can also directly cause alcohol-induced epilepsy. After drinking, the brain nerves are in a highly excited and active state, causing abnormal pulses in the epilepsy focus and triggering recurrence. Therefore, patients should quit smoking and drinking. They should seek medical attention at professional, regular, or Grade III-A hospitals and should not trust quacks or roadside advertisements, as this can waste both money and time.