Patient's question:
What is the probability of epilepsy being inherited across generations? I am 28 years old, and it was caused by a fever when I was a child. It was treated, and I took medicine prescribed by an old Chinese medicine practitioner, which reduced the frequency of seizures, but they still occur sometimes. Last year, I got married, and now I am planning to have a child. I want to know if epilepsy can really be inherited across generations.Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, it appears that epilepsy has a certain genetic component. However, there is no absolutely fixed numerical value for this generational inheritance. If there is a history of epilepsy in the family, in such cases, it is mainly important to avoid high fever. At the same time, the child should also ensure a good mental state and positive emotions. Under normal circumstances, this will never lead to the recurrence of epilepsy. The main goal is to prevent the factors that can trigger epilepsy.