Patient's question:
Is the hospital the best place to treat epilepsy? My mother has a history of epilepsy for over twenty years. I don't know what specifically triggered it. Now that she's getting older, the seizures are becoming more frequent. Before each seizure, her hands start trembling violently. During the seizure, she screams and then falls to the ground, foaming at the mouth, with her eyes rolling back. It takes about ten minutes for her to slowly regain consciousness. After the seizure, she feels dizzy and has delayed reactions. She has been taking medication prescribed by the hospital, but it hasn't shown any improvement. I've heard that laser treatment can be used for epilepsy, but I don't know how it works or what risks it carries—whether it could damage nerves. How can epilepsy be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
A seizure is caused by abnormal discharges of neurons. Treatment should be based on the mechanism of seizure. Only when brain neurons return to normal can the condition be effectively treated. It is recommended that you go to a regular hospital to clarify the treatment plan. Various options can be chosen based on your condition, and it is important to work well together during the treatment period to completely prevent the recurrence of epilepsy. Pure drug treatment only provides temporary control and has significant side effects.