Patient's question:
Because there is a person with epilepsy in my family, and I have also understood many technical aspects of epilepsy online. However, there is one point I don't understand: why does the intelligence of epilepsy patients always improve to a certain extent? So, I would like to consult a few questions. Thank you for helping me clarify this.Doctor's answer:
The incidence of intellectual disability in epilepsy patients is higher than in the general population. The reasons are many, primarily due to brain damage and functional disorders caused by the primary condition, which naturally leads to difficulties in concentration, poor orientation, and interference with thinking, recognition, speculation, estimation, and memory. The daily treatment for epilepsy patients mainly involves medication. Patients can take various oral medications, supplement them with vitamins, and pay attention to self-care, proper diet, and avoiding cold foods. We hope that epilepsy patients can recover as soon as possible! Thank you!