Patient's question:
A friend of mine has a sister who suffers from epilepsy. When she has a seizure, she loses consciousness, foams at the mouth, and her limbs twitch. But now she is pregnant. So, does epilepsy be passed down through generations? What kind of assistance is needed: Is it clear whether epilepsy can be inherited through generations?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy can be inherited across generations, but statistics show that 90% of epilepsy patients' children are normal. While epilepsy does have a hereditary nature, its impact on the next generation is not 100%. Generally, only 5% of children of epilepsy patients will develop epilepsy. Epilepsy is related to hereditary transmission, but not all epilepsy is caused by it. Since you are already pregnant, just let it be. Avoid exposure to harmful substances. Maintain a regular diet and sleep schedule. You can have a healthy baby.