Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I have epilepsy. Usually, I see flickering lights in my eyes. Is this a symptom of a seizure? What should epilepsy patients pay attention to in daily life? What should I do if I suddenly have a seizure and start convulsing? Can epilepsy be cured?Doctor's answer:
Most epilepsy can be treated. For epilepsy patients who receive standard and appropriate antiepileptic drug therapy, 70-80% of them can achieve control. 60% to 70% of patients can stop treatment after 2 to 5 years. Of course, about 20% of patients do not respond well to drug treatment, and they have refractory epilepsy. The principle of drug treatment for epilepsy is to start with a low dose and gradually adjust the dose according to changes in the condition and the patient's response. The goal is to control recurrence without causing serious adverse reactions.