Patient's question:
A friend suffers from epilepsy. Sometimes, they suddenly curl up their body and experience convulsions, foam at the mouth, close their eyes tightly, and appear confused. When they go to the hospital for a thorough examination, they are only prescribed medication, but it doesn't seem to improve. They also need to write a chief complaint. How should the chief complaint for epilepsy be written?Doctor's answer:
The main complaint of epilepsy is usually sudden loss of consciousness, convulsions of the limbs, foaming at the mouth, and clenched jaw. When seeking treatment at the hospital, the primary goal is to confirm the diagnosis and improve relevant examinations, such as brain MRI and video EEG, to determine the appropriate antiepileptic medication to control the recurrence of epilepsy. In daily life, it is recommended to follow a light diet, avoid spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods, and consume more vegetables, fruits, and other vitamin-rich foods. It is best to avoid exposure to stimuli as much as possible.