Patient's question:
Doctor, my friend's mother suddenly got sick a few weeks ago and was taken to the hospital for a thorough examination. It was found that she had epilepsy. Now my friend is very worried and upset, fearing it might be inherited from the previous generation. I would like to ask if epilepsy can be inherited across generations. Please reply, thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Epilepsy is a disease of the nervous system. It is divided into primary and secondary epilepsy. Primary epilepsy reappears during fetal development and has a hereditary nature. Secondary epilepsy is caused by diseases such as trauma and cerebrovascular disorders and does not have a hereditary nature. If your friend's mother has primary epilepsy, this disease is hereditary. If the mother has many children, it is not certain which generation will inherit it. Regulate physical and mental health, maintain personal hygiene, and avoid bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity.