Does epilepsy affect walking?

Patient's question:

Back then, I fell down the stairs and roughly injured my joint meniscus. I couldn't walk for about four months. When I went to the orthopedics department for a check-up, the doctor carefully examined and said it wasn't a problem with the knee joint, but rather a nerve issue. They then conducted an electroencephalogram and carefully discovered it was brain epilepsy. I'm not sure if brain epilepsy interferes with walking.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, during a seizure, a person may lose consciousness; when not having a seizure, they are the same as normal people, without interfering with walking. Whether it is epilepsy or not, it is necessary to consult a neurology department for a conclusion. Generally, patients need to take medication for 3-5 years. Patients face the troubles of epilepsy directly, and we should promptly implement the principle of symptomatic treatment and avoid avoiding medical visits. If epilepsy is not cured after long-term treatment, it is necessary to promptly switch to a new treatment plan.

📌 Related Posts