Patient's question:
A friend of mine got divorced, and we are all happy for him. Because he is getting older, he is now considered an "older young person." However, there is one thing that worries us about him, which is that he used to suffer from epilepsy. It wasn't congenital; it was acquired later due to a fall from an injury. Will this condition be contagious to his children?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder caused by abnormal electrical impulses in nerve cells. Epilepsy is absolutely not contagious, but there is a reverse genetic tendency across generations. Although the risk of hereditary epilepsy is lower in male patients, it is still recommended to undergo standardized epilepsy treatment before considering reproduction. Repairing damaged nerve cells can be considered as a treatment option to repair damaged nerve cells, balance their abnormal impulses, and completely prevent epilepsy attacks. There are many medical treatments for epilepsy, but since the condition of each patient is different, the treatment methods used will also vary. Therefore, patients need to undergo timely and thorough examination and diagnosis to receive targeted treatment.