Patient's question:
Often unconsciously doing many actions that cannot be suppressed, sometimes even foaming at the mouth.Doctor's answer:
The etiology of epilepsy is multifactorial, typically categorized into two aspects: idiopathic (primary) and symptomatic (secondary). Idiopathic epilepsy is associated with generational genetic factors, including:1) Congenital malformations
2) Prenatal and perinatal diseases
3) Post-heatstroke convulsions
4) Cranial brain injury
5) Infections
6) Poisoning
7) Intracranial tumors
8) Cerebrovascular diseases
9) Nutritional and metabolic disorders
10) Degenerative diseases
The diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy must be standardized. The most basic examinations include electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring and head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Based on the medical history and examination results, the first step is to hypothesize the type of epilepsy, followed by selecting an appropriate treatment plan.