Patient's question:
My father-in-law is an ophthalmologist and has a very busy training schedule. However, his health isn't in the best condition, and he occasionally suffers from epilepsy. People have told him that getting more rest and improving his sleep quality would help his condition, but he doesn't listen. He often works overtime at night, so his epilepsy tends to be unstable, with frequent episodes.Doctor's answer:
Hello. High-quality deep sleep plays a crucial role in preventing the recurrence of epilepsy. Deep sleep significantly interferes with epilepsy, and the two are interconnected and closely related. High-quality deep sleep is beneficial for the recovery of epilepsy. First and foremost, it is essential to ensure daily deep sleep at the scheduled time, avoid working overtime at night, as sleep deprivation is a common factor leading to epilepsy attacks. If necessary, use medication to aid deep sleep. It is also advisable to take a nap during the day and pay attention to the sleeping posture for deep sleep. Prefer a prone or semi-recumbent sleeping posture, and avoid sleeping on your back as much as possible.