Patient's question:
My younger brother has always been in good health and has a very cheerful personality. However, he suddenly fainted a few weeks ago, and the scene was quite unsettling. He fell to the ground unconscious, with no response to calls, gritting his teeth and foaming at the mouth. Later, when the doctor arrived, it stopped. After a thorough examination, the doctor diagnosed it as epilepsy. No one in the family has this disease. How did he get it?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of epilepsy requires first determining the type of seizures and the specific epilepsy syndrome based on a thorough medical history and electroencephalogram (EEG) examination, so that appropriate medication can be selected promptly. When formulating a medication plan, it is essential to choose the most effective and low-toxicity drug with the optimal dosage. Adhere to the principles of proper dosing intervals, long-term regular medication intake, periodic follow-up and monitoring of data, and gradual tapering and discontinuation of medication to develop an individualized treatment plan for the patient.