Patient's question:
Last month, while I was drying clothes on the stairs, I accidentally fell down the stairs. At that moment, I suffered a head injury and had to go to the hospital for treatment, which has now healed. However, I have been left with post-traumatic sequelae—epilepsy. Hello. Can epilepsy caused by a traumatic brain injury be treated surgically?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is possible to trigger a recurrence of epilepsy. However, the treatment methods vary depending on the specific situation. It is recommended that you schedule a follow-up appointment with a neurosurgery department at a regular hospital. If necessary, undergo thorough examinations such as an electroencephalogram (EEG) and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head to help clarify the diagnosis and provide symptomatic treatment. Some epilepsy patients can achieve effective control and treatment through medication alone. However, certain special cases require surgical treatment.