Patient's question:
My mother-in-law suffers from epilepsy, and when she has a seizure, it's extremely frightening. Her siblings haven't noticed anyone having this condition. Others say this disease can be inherited across generations. I'd like to consult a bit—is epilepsy a hereditary disease?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy has a familial aggregation, which means it has a reverse generational inheritance pattern. This is true not only for primary epilepsy but also for secondary epilepsy. I hope this is helpful to you, and thank you very much for your encouragement of this site. Epilepsy causes significant harm to patients. Once symptoms are noticed, it is important to seek medical attention promptly, while also paying close attention to dietary issues, with a focus on light and nutritious foods. I hope epilepsy patients can receive professional treatment.