Patient's question:
I am over 40 years old this year. Since I was 20, I have had epilepsy and have tried many methods of treatment, but none have completely cured it. Now, it occasionally recurs. Here, I would like to ask the doctor: can epilepsy with a 20-year history still be cured? Is traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine better?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, epilepsy, also known as "yangdianfeng," is a stubborn disease with a hereditary tendency across generations. If the epilepsy has been present for a long time, such as around twenty years, the possibility of a complete cure is not very high. In daily life, many medications can be taken for maintenance, and a combined treatment approach using both Chinese and Western medicine is recommended. Family members should also strengthen care and avoid exposing the patient to mental stress.