Patient's question:
My younger cousin is 27 years old this year. My younger cousin's family has a hereditary epilepsy that has been passed down through generations. During severe episodes, he may foam at the mouth, convulse, fall to the ground, and lose consciousness, as well as experience short-term memory loss. My younger cousin has recently reached marriageable age, but he is afraid to marry, worried about passing the hereditary epilepsy to his children. Can epilepsy patients marry and have children?Doctor's answer:
Recurring epilepsy patients can also marry and have children. This disease is primarily related to genetic factors, and it is also possible for the condition to resolve on its own. However, the recovery period is quite long, and there is a possibility of recurrence. The main treatment involves taking oral antiepileptic medication. If the patient remains seizure-free for three years, it may be considered to gradually reduce and eventually stop the medication. During a recurrence, there may be a temporary loss of memory and episodes of foaming at the mouth.