Patient's question:
My friend had a thorough medical check-up at the hospital a few days ago and was diagnosed with epilepsy. Her fingers have already started to become uncontrollable, and sometimes she also foams at the mouth. I want to ask if epilepsy medication can be cured. If it is treated with medication, can it be completely cured? Will this disease still have outbreaks after being cured? Thank youDoctor's answer:
Epilepsy is primarily caused by abnormal discharges of brain neurons and is also known as temporal lobe epilepsy. The decision regarding medication mainly involves antiepileptic drugs, such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, oxcarbazepine, and levetiracetam. The treatment of epilepsy with medication is a long-term practical process. Typically, after conventional drug treatment, the symptoms of epilepsy can be alleviated. Even after the symptoms disappear, it is still important to pay attention to the patient's daily life, diet, and routine, avoiding excessive strain. Only in this way can epilepsy be effectively prevented from recurring.