Patient's question:
How much does epilepsy interfere with intelligence? Because I just got pregnant recently. Then, coincidentally, my husband had a recurrence of epilepsy recently. Before getting married, I never felt anything abnormal about him and was unaware that he had epilepsy. So, the impact of my worries on the child, especially on his intelligence, is significant?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy generally does not significantly interfere with intelligence. Now that you are pregnant, your husband has a recurrence of epilepsy. If he hasn't taken any antiepileptic medication during pregnancy, there will absolutely be no interference with the fetus, so there is no need to worry too much. Epilepsy is not a hereditary disease, but it does have a tendency to be inherited over generations. During pregnancy, it is important to undergo prenatal check-ups at all stages and maintain a positive mood.