Patient's question:
My father is 57 years old this year and has been suffering from senile epilepsy for nearly 6 years. The seizures are not very frequent, so we haven't been in a hurry to seek treatment. Recently, my father's epilepsy has been recurring more frequently, sometimes once every one or two months. The family is very worried and wants to know if there are any methods that can effectively treat elderly epilepsy patients.Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is also known as "sheep wind" in folk terms, and it is a sudden, transient endocrine disorder of brain function. Epilepsy in the elderly is mostly secondary epilepsy, so implementing treatment targeting the cause is particularly important for the recovery of the disease. When elderly patients receive medication treatment, they must be cautious. It is essential to determine the correct medication under the guidance of a professional physician and not to resort to self-treatment blindly. In fact, having epilepsy is not frightening. Patients should believe that they can overcome the disease. As long as symptoms are detected in time and symptomatic treatment is provided, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high.