Patient's question:
My younger brother suddenly developed epilepsy this year, and he is currently undergoing treatment with Western medicine. I heard that Chinese medicine is also very effective in treating epilepsy now. So, can he receive treatment with Chinese medicine at the same time? Will these two types of medicine conflict with each other? Can epilepsy be cured?Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese medicine also has unique insights and therapeutic effects in treating epilepsy. If you want to combine traditional Chinese and Western medicine, there is no problem with that. However, regarding specific medications and the timing of taking them, there are certain considerations. It is best to consult an experienced TCM practitioner for prescribing and adjusting the treatment. There is no belief that this condition can be completely cured on its own. The main principle of treatment is generally to control seizures. Through medication, the goal is to prevent excessive recurrence of epilepsy and ensure that medication does not significantly impact daily quality of life. This is already considered a satisfactory therapeutic outcome.