Patient's question:
My mom has been feeling unwell recently. She looks a bit haggard. I took her to the hospital to see a doctor. The doctor said she has epilepsy. No one in our family has ever had epilepsy. We don't know what's wrong with her. Doctor, how is the cause of epilepsy confirmed?Doctor's answer:
The cause of epilepsy is primarily determined by conducting inquiries based on various circumstances to understand the patient's specific medical history. If there is a history of trauma, the main consideration is related to the trauma. If there are family members with this condition, then it may be considered that it could be due to generational inheritance. Additionally, a thorough examination is necessary, primarily through tests such as a head CT, to further clarify the diagnosis.