Patient's question:
My younger brother suddenly developed epilepsy this year and is currently undergoing treatment with Western medicine. I heard that Chinese medicine is also very effective in treating epilepsy now. 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, but regarding specific medications and the timing of taking them, there are certain considerations. It is best to consult an experienced TCM practitioner for prescription and treatment. There is no concept of this disease being completely self-cured. The main principle of treatment is generally to control seizures. Through medication, it is important not to let epilepsy recur excessively, and if taking medication does not significantly impact daily quality of life, it can already be considered a satisfactory therapeutic outcome.