Patient's question:
How to prevent the complications of epilepsy? My brother suffers from epilepsy and is mentally unstable. During a recurrence, he may scream loudly, and sometimes he may even experience choking again if it is severe.Doctor's answer:
The prevention of epilepsy is very important. The prevention of epilepsy is not only related to the medical field but also involves the whole society. The prevention of epilepsy should be based on three levels: first, based on the etiology, preventing the recurrence of epilepsy; second, controlling recurrence; third, reducing the adverse effects of epilepsy on patients' physical, psychological, and social well-being. Patients face the interference of epilepsy directly, and we should promptly implement the principle of symptomatic treatment and should not avoid seeking medical attention. If epilepsy is not cured after long-term treatment, it is necessary to promptly switch treatment plans.