Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended that I see a neurologist. What should I do if I have epilepsy after viral encephalitis?Doctor's answer:
Viral meningitis is primarily caused by a viral infection leading to meningitis, which inflicts certain damage on brain tissue cells. Post-recovery, residual lesions are left behind, creating abnormal pulses and consequently leading to the recurrence of epilepsy. This is a major sequela of viral meningitis. Clinical diagnosis primarily involves the use of anti-epileptic drugs, medications to nourish brain nerves and tissues, as well as symptomatic treatment methods. These can increase the likelihood of the condition recurring, but there is no specific drug or method that can lead to complete self-recovery.