Patient's question:
What are the many hazards that epilepsy can cause? My friend has had epilepsy for two years. This time, after a thorough examination at the hospital, it has improved. Previously, when it recurred, it was particularly severe. Now, it rarely recurs.Doctor's answer:
The hazards of epilepsy on brain development: Since epilepsy is a disease caused by abnormal brain nerve impulses, it inevitably causes varying degrees of damage to the patient's brain growth and development during an epileptic seizure. The main hazards of epilepsy include tissue destruction, abnormal decomposition metabolism, and more.The hazards of epilepsy on the patient's psychological and mental health: Because epilepsy is a chronic and frequently recurring disease, patients have to endure unimaginable suffering each time their condition flares up. Additionally, societal misunderstandings and gender discrimination surrounding epilepsy further greatly interfere with the patient's psychological and mental well-being. This is also one of the hazards of epilepsy.