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, and 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 whether it is due to generational inheritance. Additionally, further examinations are necessary, mainly through head CT scans and other tests to further clarify the situation.