Patient's question:
What are the main recurrence symptoms of epilepsy? Last night, my cousin's brother was about to light a candle when suddenly, with a loud bang, he fell to the ground. His body was convulsing, his eyes were wide open, and he spat out a lot of white foam. But after just two minutes, he recovered. My mother said, "Your brother has epilepsy." How could epilepsy be triggered?Doctor's answer:
Frequent recurrence of epilepsy can interfere with lifespan.1. Frequent seizures can be harmful to:
1) Brain function;
2) Near-fatal accidents;
3) Psychological trauma;
2. Consequences of frequent recurrences:
1) Every recurrence damages brain cells;
2) Seizures occur at any time, place, or environment and cannot be suppressed, making it easy to experience injuries such as falls, burns, drowning, and traffic accidents.
3) Frequent recurrences can lead to unemployment, marital problems, and difficulties in family life, causing psychological stress and affecting both mental and physical health. Some patients may even experience mental instability.