Patient's question:
Over the years, I have been suffering from epilepsy but it hasn't been fully cured. Every time I have a recurrence, my headache is very severe and uncontrollable, I scream, fall to the ground, twitch, foam at the mouth, it is very frightening. When I wake up, I feel nauseous and repetitive, it is extremely distressing. How can epilepsy be best treated?Doctor's answer:
The diagnosis of epilepsy is not difficult. First, it is necessary to confirm whether it is indeed epilepsy. Second, it is necessary to confirm the type of seizure. Finally, it is necessary to identify the cause or location of brain damage. However, in clinical diagnosis, about one-third of patients attempt to find evidence through various examinations, but only see seizures, with examination indicators remaining normal. Currently, the diagnosis of this disease primarily relies on clinical manifestations. Typical seizures play a decisive role in diagnosis, making detailed, complete, accurate, and clear medical history, physical examination, neurological examination, electroencephalogram (EEG), and relevant laboratory tests the most important diagnostic evidence. Epilepsy patients should not consume alcohol or smoke. Overworking is not allowed; avoid eating anything that might provoke a reaction.