Patient's question:
My relative's child had epilepsy when they were young. Sometimes the seizures were very frightening—jerky movements all over the body, unable to control their hands and feet, foaming at the mouth, and their mouth corner twitching to the side. Some people call it "fainting in sheep," but I'm not sure about the difference between epilepsy and "fainting in sheep."Doctor's answer:
Hello! Epilepsy, also known as "" (yáng jiǎo fēng), is a condition characterized by convulsive symptoms caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the brain cells. Epilepsy patients do not require a special diet, but it is important to maintain a good lifestyle and dietary habits to ensure proper nutrition. It is recommended to seek treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor. Epilepsy can recur at any time in daily life, and there is a possibility of hereditary transmission across generations. It is advisable to consider this carefully if you are planning to have children. Wishing you good health!In addition to timely treatment for epilepsy, patients should maintain a positive attitude to face the disease. Only in this way can they reduce their immune system and strengthen their will to combat the illness. At the same time, they should pay close attention to their dietary care and monitor changes in their symptoms, believing that this will help drive away epilepsy.