Patient's question:
My friend has recently started experiencing hand and foot clumsiness again. When they bend their fingers, they can't straighten them back. Yesterday, they also had an episode of foaming at the mouth. I took them to the hospital, and they were diagnosed with epilepsy.Hello doctor, how is epilepsy treated? I'm very worried about whether their condition will continue to worsen.
Doctor's answer:
My friend has recently experienced symptoms of clumsiness in their hands and feet again, and their fine motor skills may have worsened. They have also exhibited symptoms of foaming at the mouth. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was confirmed that they have epilepsy. Detailed tests, including a head MRI and an EEG, will be needed to help determine the type and cause of the epilepsy. Subsequently, long-term use of antiepileptic drugs may be required to help treat the condition and prevent it from worsening.