Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling that my body is a bit abnormal. My memory has declined, and memory impairment is noticeable. I've gained weight. When sleeping at night, there are moments of less than half a minute where I sweat or have muscle twitches. I used to fall asleep instantly, but then I'd suddenly wake up, and this happened repeatedly. So, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and they said I have mild epilepsy. Now, I'm in the treatment phase. I usually love drinking beer.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Epilepsy patients should be strictly prohibited from drinking alcohol, as alcohol itself has a narcotic effect on nerves, reducing the responsiveness of the nervous system. For epilepsy patients, alcohol can increase the metabolic burden of drugs and interfere with the drug concentration in the blood. Therefore, epilepsy patients should be strictly prohibited from drinking alcohol. Patient friends should preferably seek timely treatment at a formal epilepsy hospital, as this is the only way to completely overcome epilepsy. When patients face epilepsy, we should actively carry out thorough examinations and treatment, avoiding hesitation to seek medical attention. If epilepsy does not improve with treatment, the treatment plan should be adjusted promptly.