Question
During a seizure, the patient exhibits neck tilting to one side and the mouth twisting to the other. The symptoms last for about a minute. A series of tests have been conducted, including blood tests, dynamic electroencephalograms, and MRI, but all results were normal. The current clinical diagnosis is epilepsy. Is this a case of epilepsy or another condition?
Answer
This symptom is considered a minor epilepsy seizure, possibly caused by abnormal brain discharge. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, it may be diagnosed as Yin deficiency and wind disturbance. It is recommended to use antiepileptic medications such as carbamazepine, supplemented with Yin-nourishing and wind-subduing Chinese herbs and acupuncture therapy for comprehensive treatment. Additionally, the patient should avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, and maintain regular dietary and sleep habits.