How long can people with epilepsy live

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Sometimes a cousin in the family is very normal, but sometimes it is not the same as usual. His grandmother is also scared. The family is very worried about him and takes him to the hospital for physical examination. Now let me talk to you about how long people with epilepsy can live.

How long can people with epilepsy live

First: epilepsy, commonly known as "epilepsy" or "epilepsy", is a chronic disease in which the sudden abnormal discharge of brain neurons leads to transient brain dysfunction. According to the latest epidemiological data in China, the overall prevalence of epilepsy in China is 7. The annual incidence rate was 0 per thousand, 28. The prevalence of active epilepsy within one year was 4. 6‰。 It is estimated that there are about 9 million epilepsy patients in China, of which 5-6 million are active epilepsy patients. At the same time, about 400000 new epilepsy patients are added every year. In China, epilepsy has become the second most common disease after headache in neurology.

Second: many epilepsy patients are pessimistic about whether they can cure the disease. It must be pointed out that the prognosis of most epilepsy is better, of course, there are a few epilepsy is difficult to control, the prognosis is not ideal. Epilepsy patients should be optimistic, establish the confidence to overcome the disease, must adhere to long-term treatment. Epilepsy in life at any time have the possibility of seizures, there will be a certain probability of genetic.

Third: after the diagnosis of epilepsy, we should try to find out the cause. Family history, birth, growth and development, encephalitis, meningitis and brain trauma should be asked in the medical history. Check whether there are signs of nervous system and systemic diseases. Then select the relevant examination, such as MRI, CT, blood sugar, blood calcium, cerebrospinal fluid examination, to further identify the cause. It is suggested that you go to the regular professional hospital for examination in time to find out the cause and treat it.

matters needing attention

As long as patients with epilepsy pay attention to take care of their body in their daily life, of course, their families also need to dredge the psychology of patients to avoid the emergence of bad ideas. Pay attention to the patients' intake of food nutrition, and do not eat indiscriminately, causing unnecessary danger.