Question

The child often gets hiccups, especially when he is not feeling well in the stomach, which may be a symptom of epilepsy inherited from previous generations. Even though I have completely controlled the epilepsy, I still worry about the genetic issue. How can I get the necessary help?

Answer

Epilepsy is a disease caused by abnormal discharge of neurons in the brain, usually diagnosed through medical history, clinical symptoms, and EEG mapping. Treatment mainly involves oral anti-epileptic medications. After controlling epilepsy, it is important to monitor the blood concentration of the medication and differentiate between primary and secondary epilepsy to formulate appropriate treatment plans.