Patient's question:
Doctor, I am in my twenties, and I have had epilepsy since I was a child. It recurs at intervals, and I have been treated for a long time without any improvement. I heard that epilepsy can be inherited across generations. I am about to get married. Could you please tell me what precautions I should take after marriage to prevent passing it on to my child?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that there is currently no way to achieve a complete cure for epilepsy. Moreover, epilepsy is a hereditary disease, and there are no effective methods to prevent it. For epilepsy, we should take regular oral medication to control it. It is crucial not to stop the medication casually to avoid more frequent seizures or worsening of the condition.