Patient's question:
Hello, I am 20 years old. When I was a child, there was a time when I had a high fever, and my family didn't notice it in time, which led to encephalitis. Later, I was sent to the hospital and recovered from the encephalitis, but it caused epilepsy. Over the years, I have sought medical treatment everywhere and taken a lot of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, but it hasn't improved at all. Hello, can epilepsy caused by encephalitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
In your case, with secondary epilepsy, this condition is generally not manageable. Currently, you need to take medication long-term to control the recurrence of epilepsy. It's important to avoid fatigue, colds, and exposure to cold. Additionally, you should prevent emotional excitement from recurring. Regarding medication, after taking it for three to five years, you should have a dynamic EEG test at the hospital. If it's normal, you may be able to reduce the dosage.