Patient's question:
My brother has epilepsy, and the doctor has already diagnosed it. It was just recently, but I really want to know if this is actually a mental illness because I notice that whenever my brother has a recurrence, the situation is exactly the same as that of a mental illness, with no significant difference. So, I am consulting a doctor to see if it really is.Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy and mental illness are very different. There is no connection between the two at all, so it is even more impossible to say that epilepsy is mental illness. This condition is primarily related to a person's nervous system, excluding the brain. The difference between the two is particularly significant. When it comes to treatment, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine, as it has fewer side effects compared to medication.In addition, during the treatment of epilepsy, besides immediate medical intervention, the patient's dietary habits and mental state are also crucial. The patient must maintain a light diet while consistently keeping a cheerful and optimistic mindset to avoid unnecessary interference in the complete recovery from epilepsy.