Epilepsy, Neurology FAQ - Page 9

Suspicious symptoms Dear Dr. Yeh, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to seek your advice regarding my seven-year-old nephew, who has a history of allergic asthma and is currently on medication for management. Recently, he has been experiencing episodes where the co...

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Epilepsy is often referred to as "seizure disorder." It can have a genetic component, meaning it may run in families, but not all cases of epilepsy are hereditary.

Is there always an underlying cause for epilepsy? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I suddenly experienced full-body convulsions while sleeping, with my eyes rolling back, clenched jaws, and my limbs exerting force. I fell off the bed without being aware of it, and the episode laste...

Side effects Hello doctor, I would like to ask if long-term use of the epilepsy medication Tegretol could potentially cause symptoms such as sun sensitivity, heat intolerance, or skin itching like hives? If so, is it considered a normal side effect, or should I seek medical atten...

Regarding the sequelae after cervical spine surgery? I would like to consult with the doctors: 1. In January, I experienced severe headaches and projectile vomiting, which resulted in mild paralysis on the left side of my body. I was sent to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, where ...

Antiepileptic drugs Hello, Doctor: I used to regularly go to the Veterans General Hospital to get my epilepsy medication, but now I have switched to picking up my prescriptions at a local pharmacy. Previously, the vitamin that helped with memory that I received from the hospital ...

If a patient has not experienced any seizures for one year, is it possible to reduce the dosage of medication? My father has had unexplained epilepsy symptoms that have not recurred for a year and a half. I am wondering if the medication dosage can be reduced. Previously, at anot...

Tremors in the left hand after a cerebellar stroke? Hello Dr. Tsao: My mother suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in the left cerebellum in May, and her left side has been quite inconvenient since then. She is currently undergoing rehabilitation and receiving medication treatment. On A...

Are the aftereffects of a concussion incurable? I have a friend who fell from the third floor when he was a child, resulting in a concussion. Since then, he has frequently experienced headaches and dizziness. As he grew older, he noticed that his speech and movements became slugg...

Please let me know how I can assist you? Dear Dr. Lai, I would like to ask you some questions. I am a graduate student who will be graduating this year. When I was in the fifth and sixth grades, I was diagnosed with epilepsy after undergoing a CT scan at Taichung Hospital. I had...

Hello, please ask your question? Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a question. My girlfriend has been experiencing frequent muscle spasms in her thigh lately, occurring about ten times a day, especially while walking. What could this symptom indicate, and what should we do about it? Thanks.

External force impact? Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 18 years old. At that time, the doctor conducted many tests, including a lumbar puncture. The results indicated that I have idiopathic epilepsy. I was a premature baby and also had jaundice; could this ...

How to find a sense of balance? Hello doctors: I have a history of epilepsy since childhood, which caused me to have seizures and lose my balance. At times, I would fall into a deep unconscious state. However, after undergoing surgery at Taipei Veterans General Hospital in June 1...

Please ask your question? Hello Dr. Huang: I would like to ask, according to the laws of the Republic of China, individuals with epilepsy are not allowed to obtain a driver's license. However, I have been on medication for three years without any seizures, and I am about to ...

AVM stands for Ar Hello Doctor: Thirteen years ago, I collapsed and was hospitalized for surgery due to a cerebral arteriovenous malformation. In the past three to four years, I have frequently experienced dizziness and headaches, and there have been several occasions when I beca...

Epilepsy Hello doctor, I previously mentioned that I experience feelings of unfamiliarity and familiarity with my surroundings. After visiting the neurology clinic, it was assessed that I might have epilepsy. The doctor mentioned that these feelings can also be a symptom of epile...

Sudden onset limb weakness Doctor Yeh, I have a question: Is there a connection between "elevated uric acid levels" and "sudden limb weakness and slurred speech"? What could cause a person to experience "sudden limb weakness"?

Is there a relationship? Hello Dr. Huang: I am an epilepsy patient. I once saw on television that a person with epilepsy had a seizure after playing a dance machine. Are there any restrictions for individuals with epilepsy regarding playing stimulating games, such as amusement pa...

Encephalitis epilepsy I have a friend whose 18-year-old daughter was recently discharged from the hospital after a three-month stay. The doctors diagnosed her with encephalitis, and now she is completely disoriented and only smiles foolishly. Worse, she experiences seizures every...

Is fainting a type of epilepsy? Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing fainting episodes since I was in the second or third grade, approximately twice a year. Before fainting, I feel a sense of darkness, weakness throughout my body, and I sense that I am about to faint. I usually ...