Patient's question:
This morning while I was jogging downstairs, I noticed an older man acting quite abnormally. I realized he might be experiencing symptoms of epilepsy, but I wasn't very confident in my identification. So I'd like to understand what methods are used to diagnose epilepsy.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, epilepsy is a disease caused by abnormal impulses in brain nerve cells. Common treatments include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head, electroencephalography (EEG), and others. Once a patient is diagnosed with epilepsy, treatment options such as medication or surgery can be determined based on the cause. In most cases, epilepsy patients who take oral medication on schedule can achieve good control of the condition, allowing them to undergo normal training and practice.