What is the reason for the elderly suffering from epilepsy

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My grandfather's health condition is very bad recently, and he also has symptoms of epilepsy. When he got sick, he was very painful, and we were all worried. So today I'd like to introduce the reason why the elderly people suffer from Capricorn fever.

What is the reason for the elderly suffering from epilepsy

First, the causes of epilepsy in the elderly are cerebrovascular diseases: all kinds of cerebrovascular diseases can attack epilepsy, accounting for 30% - 40% of the causes of epilepsy in old age. The most important is ischemic vascular disease. In addition to hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy is mostly in the acute stage or as the first symptom; in addition to ischemic cerebrovascular disease in the acute stage, about 33% are in the subsequent attack.

Second, the causes of epilepsy in the elderly include cerebral degenerative disease (Alzheimer's disease), cerebral degenerative disease and Alzheimer's disease, which are the causes of intelligence in the late twilight years. The pathological changes are brain atrophy, whether accompanied by seizures. Brain injury: epilepsy in the elderly is not uncommon because of brain injury. Internal brain injury, such as skull fracture, intracranial hematoma, brain injury, can often accompany seizures.

Third, the causes of epilepsy in the elderly are brain tumors: it is also a rare cause of epilepsy in old age. Meningiomas, brain metastases and gliomas are common, especially meningiomas increase with age. Epilepsy is often the first symptom of brain tumor, which is higher than intracranial pressure. 　　

matters needing attention

Follow the doctor's advice is the most important thing in the nursing of elderly patients with epilepsy. Must not stop the drug, general goods attack 3-4 years later, attack control. After 2-3 years of minor attack, gradual reduction can be considered. The reduction time is half a year to one year, but this is only theoretical time. Patients with epilepsy should be treated according to their own actual situation.