Patient's question:
My uncle has had epilepsy since he was a child. His condition fluctuates between periods of remission and episodes of seizures. The family has always needed someone to take care of him, as they are afraid of accidents happening when no one is around during his seizures. He takes medication regularly, but it cannot completely cure the condition. I would like to ask, can epilepsy be cured once and for all?Doctor's answer:
The patient is already 40 years old, and there is basically no chance of a cure. For epilepsy to be cured, it must be diagnosed and treated early in childhood, giving a certain probability of cure. Based on your uncle's current condition, the only option is to control the condition through oral antiepileptic drugs suitable for him, aiming to minimize the frequency of epilepsy recurrence. This disease will cause significant personality disorders and affect his daily life. You should provide more recognition and encouragement.