What are the symptoms of hereditary epilepsy

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Epilepsy is a very common disease, Epilepsy is due to the different starting position and transmission mode of abnormal discharge. We should not take it lightly when we encounter this symptom. The clinical manifestations of epileptic seizures are miscellaneous, which can be manifested as paroxysmal movement, sensory autonomic nervous consciousness and mental disorders. There are a variety of diseases causing epilepsy. After regular antiepileptic drug treatment, about 70% of the patients have seizures Can be controlled, of which 50% - 60% of patients after 2-5 years of treatment can be cured, patients can work and live like normal people. What are the symptoms of hereditary epilepsy.

What are the symptoms of hereditary epilepsy

First, genetic factors are important causes of epilepsy, especially idiopathic epilepsy. Molecular genetic studies have found that the molecular mechanism of some hereditary epilepsy is the structural or functional changes of ion channels or related molecules. Congenital brain dysplasia, heterotopic gray matter, cerebral perforating malformation, tuberous sclerosis, cerebral facial angiomatosis, etc.

Second: after the diagnosis of epilepsy is confirmed, we should try to find out the cause. In the history, we should ask whether there is a family history, birth and growth, whether there is a history of encephalitis, meningitis, brain trauma, whether there are signs of nervous system, systemic diseases, etc., and then choose the relevant examination.

Third: Patients with aura attack should timely inform their family members or people around them. If conditions and time permit, patients can be helped to bed. If it is too late, they can lie down to prevent sudden loss of consciousness and fall injury. Quickly remove the surrounding hard objects and sharp spirit to reduce the damage to the body.

matters needing attention

To prevent recurrence of epilepsy, we should pay attention to the law of life, rest on time, ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late tired, avoid watching TV for a long time, play video games, eat light diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, avoid coffee, cola, spicy and other exciting drinks and food, quit smoking and alcohol, avoid taking drugs containing caffeine, ephedrine, penicillin or other drugs Floxacin drugs, sometimes can also induce seizures.