What are the causes of epilepsy
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In recent years, I have been busy with my work. I don't take care of my body, but I don't have any discomfort. However, a few days ago, I suddenly had convulsions and froth, which scared my family. Today, let me learn from you the etiology of epilepsy.
What are the causes of epilepsy
The first reason is: infection: in all kinds of encephalitis, meningitis, brain abscess acute phase of hyperemia, edema, the influence of toxins and blood exudates can cause epilepsy attack, scar and adhesion formed after recovery may also become epilepsy focus. Parasites, such as cerebral schistosomiasis and cerebral cysticercosis, often cause epilepsy.
The second reason is: trauma: Craniocerebral birth injury is a common cause of symptomatic epilepsy in infancy. Contusion, hemorrhage and ischemia can also lead to local brain tissue softening and become epileptic focus in the future. About 5% of adult patients with closed traumatic brain injury have epilepsy. Severe and open traumatic brain injury occurred more, up to 30%.
The third reason is: cerebrovascular disease: in addition to vascular malformations, epilepsy occurs at a younger age, cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy is more common in middle-aged and elderly people. Hemorrhagic and ischemic cerebrovascular diseases can cause epilepsy. About 5% of the patients begin to develop epilepsy about one year after the disease.
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Epilepsy is a chronic and complex nervous system disease, which needs long-term treatment and nursing. Patients with epilepsy can't be in a hurry for success. They think that they can be effective and cured after taking medicine. When they can't reach the goal, they will be pessimistic and disappointed, or even lose confidence and give up treatment. The most terrible thing about the treatment of epilepsy is to give up halfway.