Patient's question:
What are the triggers that cause epilepsy seizures? This is related to intergenerational inheritance, and it can also be related to subsequent occurrences in later life. When this condition recurs, the severity can vary greatly. If the recurrence is treated promptly, it can be managed. Are there currently any treatment options available in the medical field for this condition?Doctor's answer:
There are still many causes of epilepsy, especially in secondary epilepsy, where the etiology is diverse. For example, conditions such as traumatic brain injury and cerebral cysticercosis can lead to secondary epilepsy. However, the cause of primary epilepsy is difficult to determine. Currently, it is recommended that patients first undergo a thorough examination of the brain using CT or MRI, as well as an electroencephalogram (EEG). The purpose is twofold: first, to determine whether the epilepsy is caused by a structural brain disease; second, to classify the epilepsy based on the EEG results. Then, appropriate antiepileptic drugs can be selected for treatment.