Patient's question:
My cousin has been experiencing intermittent episodes of body twitching, foaming at the mouth, and confusion since she was a child. Sometimes these episodes occur every few months, while other times they might happen only once every one or two years. People say these are symptoms of epilepsy, but she doesn't believe it.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Epilepsy has many types, and the frequency of recurrence varies. Currently, epilepsy treatment is still primarily based on medication. Medication can achieve relatively ideal effects in 70-80% of patients. For patients whose medication treatment is not effective, a small portion may benefit from surgical treatment. For medication treatment, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine that focuses on eliminating phlegm, calming wind, transforming properties, stabilizing epilepsy, promoting blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, and tonifying the heart and kidneys. This approach has fewer side effects, treats both the root and symptoms, and reduces the likelihood of recurrence after recovery, achieving good therapeutic effects.In addition to treating epilepsy, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.