Patient's question:
My brother, ten years ago, one day after having dinner, suddenly shouted loudly and then foamed at the mouth, fell to the ground, and his limbs kept twitching. We quickly sent him to the hospital. After a thorough examination, it was diagnosed as epilepsy. Now, twenty years have passed, is it still epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
From the patient's medical history and symptom description, it is highly likely to be epilepsy, diabetic ketoacidosis encephalopathy, or similar conditions. For epilepsy, an electroencephalogram (EEG) and a detailed brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) should be conducted, along with symptom analysis for diagnosis. If diagnosed as epilepsy, it is necessary to persist in antiepileptic drug treatment. For diabetes, continuous treatment is also required, with attention to health monitoring during the process, such as liver and kidney function tests and blood tests.