Patient's question:
I have a very good boyfriend, who is ideal in every aspect. However, he has had epilepsy since he was a child, and it occasionally recurs now. During the episodes, it is very distressing—his consciousness is lost, and he lies on the ground, foaming at the mouth. After about half an hour, he might slowly regain consciousness. The family is against it, saying there's no cure, and I don't know if he can take medication.Doctor's answer:
Hello. Most antiepileptic drugs have antiepileptic effects. These drugs only work by reducing the excitability of brain nerves to exert some antiepileptic effects, and they cannot activate cells. Moreover, long-term medication can lead to excessively high blood drug concentrations, not only failing to control recurrence but also increasing the frequency of recurrence. Each recurrence damages brain cells once. Epilepsy is a chronic brain disease caused by abnormal impulses of neurons. It is difficult to completely prevent epilepsy attacks. Epilepsy brings great harm to patients. Once symptoms are noticed, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. At the same time, dietary issues should be given more attention, with a focus on light and nutritious foods. It is hoped that epilepsy patients can receive professional treatment.