Patient's question:
My uncle used to be in great health, but recently he has been experiencing frequent headaches and a bit of high blood pressure. He went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and had a brain CT scan, which revealed a brain tumor. He stayed in the hospital for two months for surgery and treatment, and has now recovered and is at home. However, yesterday at home, he suddenly had a seizure with foaming at the mouth—he has epilepsy. What could have caused this?Doctor's answer:
There are many causes that can trigger epilepsy, including focal brain lesions or diffuse inflammation, as well as systemic metabolic poisoning. In addition, the origins of many cases remain unclear. In clinical diagnosis, common triggers are particularly prominent, such as brain trauma, brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, and intracranial infections. Epilepsy patients can, while understanding the need for symptomatic treatment, use folk remedies as supplementary treatments in daily life. It is crucial to avoid excessive hunger or fullness in daily diet and never overeat or binge drink.