Patient's question:
My aunt is 55 years old this year. She has always been in good health, but recently, for some unknown reason, she keeps catching colds. At night, she often flips her eyes up and foams at the mouth. Her limbs twitch, and I feel so sad. She went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the doctor said it was epilepsy.Doctor's answer:
Seizure premonitory symptoms may manifest as laughing foolishly, unconscious grinding of teeth, habitually smacking one's lips without reason, habitual spitting, night wandering, and other "self-initiated" phenomena. During conversation, one might suddenly not understand what the other person is saying; at dinner, one might suddenly pick up chopsticks and then freeze. Poor memory and poor sleep are also possible premonitory symptoms of epilepsy. Finally, I wish you good health.For patients, if the condition of epilepsy is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication are necessary. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of epilepsy. Additionally, patients should pay attention to their diet and psychological care. I hope the answers to these questions can help everyone. Thank you.