Patient's question:
Brother has epilepsy and often loses control of his body. What are the triggers for epilepsy recurrence? It is said that this disease is still not well treated. What are the treatments for epilepsy recurrence?Doctor's answer:
1. Epilepsy is a chronic disease caused by sudden abnormal electrical discharges in brain neurons, leading to temporary dysfunction of the brain. It is a type of epilepsy caused by factors such as trauma, birth injuries, various brain diseases, poisoning, nutritional metabolic disorders, degenerative diseases, congenital factors, hereditary factors, excessive fright, and psychological factors. Currently, the treatment of epilepsy both domestically and internationally is primarily based on medication. Approximately 70% of epilepsy patients can have their seizures controlled through proper antiepileptic medication, and 50% to 60% of patients can be fully cured after 2 to 5 years of treatment.2. It is important to seek timely medical treatment from local reputable hospitals and cooperate with doctors to help them find the condition as quickly as possible and actively explore treatment options so that the disease can be cured as soon as possible.