Patient's question:
I have a relative who had a head injury last year and recently suddenly feels like their mouth and hands are not responding uniformly. The hospital diagnosed it as post-surgery epilepsy. What is the best place to treat epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
The recurrence of epilepsy is difficult to predict. Some patients can identify the triggers, and if these triggers are avoided, it may prevent recurrence or reduce the frequency of it. The main triggers include deep sleep, sudden discontinuation of antiepileptic drugs, overexertion, and excessive fright, which may also be contributing factors. In some female patients, the recurrence is closely related to menstruation, known as menstrual epilepsy. It is recommended to visit the neurology department of a hospital for a thorough examination. The recurrence should be diagnosed by a specialist through tests such as an MRI brain scan, and then treated accordingly with medication.