Patient's question:
I have had epilepsy for many years, so I have been taking medication to control it. However, sometimes I get colds or other illnesses, and I don't know how to take medication in such cases. Should I stop taking my medication before taking other drugs? What should I pay attention to when taking medication, and which medications should not be taken together?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy, also known as "fainting wind," is a recurring chronic disease. In traditional Chinese medicine, it can be classified into the following four types: ① Wind-phlegm obstruction type: Adopting methods to resolve phlegm, transform properties, subdue wind, and calm epilepsy. ② Phlegm-fire internal excess type: Using methods to clear the liver, drain fire, cool blood, and transform properties. ③ Phlegm-blood stasis type: Taking measures to activate blood circulation, resolve blood stasis, dispel phlegm, and calm the mind. ④ Heart-spleen deficiency type: Employing methods to nourish the heart, calm the spirit, strengthen the spleen, cool blood, and tonify the kidneys.In addition to timely treatment for epilepsy, patients should maintain a positive mindset to face the disease. Only in this way can they receive timely and appropriate treatment. It is also important to pay attention to dietary care, focusing on light foods and avoiding cold foods, as it is believed that this will help drive away epilepsy.