Patient's question:
Yesterday was the weekend, so I had time and went to my aunt's house to visit her. However, there were some relatives of my aunt playing there, who suddenly collapsed and were foaming at the mouth, which was quite unsettling. My aunt told me that the relative had epilepsy and often experienced such episodes. I had never heard of this disease before and didn't know how to treat it.Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterized by sudden, abnormal electrical discharges in brain neurons, leading to temporary dysfunction of the brain. Nowadays, with the advancement of medical technology, there are more and more methods for treating epilepsy, including surgical treatment, traditional Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and many others. Moreover, as long as treatment is adhered to, through medication, the condition of 80% of patients can be effectively controlled, and they may not have any more episodes for life. For the remaining patients, surgical treatment can also be considered. I hope my explanation helps you. Epilepsy is a serious condition, and patients are advised to seek timely and symptomatic treatment. It is hoped that patients can follow their doctors' advice for symptomatic treatment.