Patient's question:
Doctor, when my child was young, we didn't notice any problems. Recently, as they are about to get married, we discovered they have epilepsy and went to the hospital for a thorough examination. They said it's a condition that developed later in life. I would like to ask the doctor about the important considerations for treating epilepsy! Can they get married? Because I don't dare tell my daughter-in-law.Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy can be congenital or acquired. The acquired factors are mainly many psychological traumas, metabolic abnormalities, external injuries, and cardiovascular diseases, all of which may lead to epilepsy. It is possible to get married. If epilepsy is caused by acquired factors, it generally does not have a hereditary effect across generations. However, long-term antiepileptic medication is needed to reduce the possibility of seizures. It is important to maintain a calm mood, avoid emotional stress, and prevent spicy diets.