Question
Can a high fever in childhood also trigger epilepsy? I have seizures every time I drink alcohol, and I’m 22 years old. The symptoms are foaming at the mouth during tension and body tremors.
Answer
A high fever can indeed trigger epilepsy. For epilepsy patients, it is imperative to strictly avoid drinking alcohol, including any beverages containing alcohol. Alcohol is most likely to provoke severe epilepsy seizures. To treat epilepsy, traditional Chinese herbs such as Tianma, Huashi, Lingjiao, She Xiang, Chaihu, Guizhi, Shigepi, Qingyangshen, Baiyaochan, Gouteng, Yangxiancao, Zhenzhumu, Tiedanfen, Longji Cao, and Gancao can be considered. These herbs are effective and have a rapid therapeutic effect; many patients stop having seizures after treatment.