Patient's question:
During an episode, they are unconscious, experience convulsions in their limbs, foam at the mouth, and the actual situation, apart from the special.Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is also known as "." In your case, it is a grand mal seizure. It is recommended to undergo a 24-hour dynamic EEG monitoring and a thorough head MRI for diagnosis. The commonly used antiepileptic drugs include phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and sodium valproate. For epilepsy with a clear etiology, in addition to effectively controlling recurrence, it is important to actively treat the underlying disease. Gamma knife radiosurgery can be used for localized treatment. For refractory epilepsy that does not respond to medication, stereotactic surgery can be performed to destroy the brain regions associated with seizures. Additionally, corpus callosotomy or chronic cerebellar stimulation may be considered.