Patient's question:
Yesterday at the dinner table, I noticed my uncle's hand often twitched. Later, when the twitching suddenly became severe, he fainted. After taking him to the hospital, the doctor said he had epilepsy. So, I'd like to ask the doctor a few questions: How is epilepsy caused? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder in clinical diagnosis, most of which is caused by hereditary transmission across generations, as well as various other causes such as brain damage and metabolic disorders in the brain. It is associated with multiple different factors, including high fever, head trauma, cerebrovascular diseases, intracranial tumors, and more. It is important to promptly seek a thorough examination in the neurology department of a regular public hospital for a clear diagnosis, to identify the underlying cause. While actively treating the primary condition, antiepileptic drugs, medications to nourish brain tissues and nerves, and symptomatic treatments should be administered. Additionally, enhancing overall care can lead to better treatment outcomes.