Patient's question:
My husband has epilepsy, and there are no warning signs at all. Two days ago, during a family gathering, he suddenly fell to the ground and had a full-body seizure. The family was terrified. Fortunately, my younger brother put a small towel in my husband's mouth, otherwise we were worried he might bite his tongue. He had never had a seizure before. What are the main causes of epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
The causes of epilepsy include several common factors such as genetic factors, traumatic brain injury, psychological factors, metabolic abnormalities, and drug-induced damage, among others, which may lead to recurrence. To determine the specific cause, it is necessary to consider visiting a neurology department for relevant examinations. If the focus can be located and gradually cleared, surgical intervention may be used to gradually remove the focus. For most patients who cannot have the focus clearly located, treatment is primarily based on long-term oral administration of antiepileptic drugs.