Question
A patient who has experienced epilepsy symptoms since childhood, due to a head injury, has recently had a recurrence of epilepsy symptoms within the past six months. The symptoms include sudden seizures and convulsions, accompanied by short-term amnesia. The patient had previously received combined traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment, taking the Western medicine phenytoin, which provided some relief.
Answer
Epilepsy is a disease characterized by recurrent attack symptoms, with patients having diverse ages and causes, as well as varying symptoms, leading to significant differences in treatment methods. In daily life, to prevent epilepsy seizures, it is important to avoid triggers for seizures. Epilepsy patients should avoid drinking alcohol and smoking, not overeat, maintain adequate sleep, avoid staying up late, and consume more foods rich in vitamins and dietary fiber.