Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been feeling uncomfortable in my heart. Although I often take medication to control it, the effect is not obvious. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they also prescribed medication. Is there a relationship between rheumatic heart disease and epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
Now children are prone to sudden epilepsy recurrence. If rheumatic heart disease reaches a certain level, it can exacerbate epilepsy recurrence. This is because rheumatic heart disease interferes with blood supply to surrounding organs and also disrupts blood and oxygen supply to the brain. When the brain is oxygen-deprived, epilepsy recurrence becomes more frequent. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure adequate blood supply and oxygenation to the brain. If you have rheumatic heart disease, prioritize treating the heart condition first. Actively participate in physical exercise, regulate physical and mental health, and maintain personal hygiene.