Patient's question:
My colleague has been feeling unwell recently. His family has a history of hereditary epilepsy, and he is very concerned about whether he might also develop this condition. Additionally, he has been experiencing dizziness, wondering if it could be hereditary as well.Doctor's answer:
The causes of epilepsy are numerous, including personal factors, environmental influences, and hereditary predisposition, which may all lead to recurrence. 1, Acute and chronic kidney failure, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, hypertensive encephalopathy, pancreatic adenoma, hyperthyroidism; 2, Deficiency of vitamin B6; 3, Various systemic infections; 4, Long-term use of sedative drugs; 5, Sudden withdrawal of alcohol; 6, Sudden discontinuation of antiepileptic drugs; 7, Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause epilepsy. Epilepsy patients can use folk remedies as supplementary treatment while understanding standard medical care, and should maintain a proper diet in daily life to avoid stimulating foods.