Why do you get epilepsy? How is epilepsy caused?

There are many reasons for epilepsy: First, brain infection. In the acute stage of various encephalitis, meningitis and brain abscess, due to the stimulation of congestion, edema, toxin and exudation, seizures can be caused. After recovery, scars and adhesions can be the inducement of epilepsy.

Second, metabolic disorder. In middle-aged and elderly people and children, hypoglycemia caused by islet cell tumor sometimes manifests as long-term epilepsy. Severe electrolyte disorder and water poisoning can induce seizures.

Third, cerebrovascular diseases. Investigation shows that about 40% of children's epilepsy is caused by cerebrovascular diseases. What are the causes of epilepsy? Cerebral infarction ranks first, followed by cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage and other cerebrovascular diseases.

Fourth, the mentality of epileptic patients should be quiet, which is the most important place to pay attention to in preventing epilepsy. In hot summer, people tend to be sultry, uneasy, sleepy and irritable. Therefore, patients with epilepsy should calm their hearts and avoid seizures. The house of epileptic patients should be kept cool. When the indoor temperature is low in the morning and evening, open the doors and windows for ventilation. A cool environment can calm the mood of epileptic patients. Epilepsy patients should combine work and rest according to their physical conditions: excessive physical or mental work can induce epilepsy, and epileptic patients must pay attention to the combination of work and rest. Schools and society should not expect too much of epileptic children, and adult patients should not be too nervous and tired in their studies to avoid seizures.

Fifth, to prevent epilepsy, we should pay attention to a light diet. Summer diet should be light, soft and easy to digest, and eat less high-fat, thick-flavored, spicy and angry things. A light diet can clear away heat, prevent heatstroke, stop sweating, replenish water and stimulate appetite. Eating more fresh vegetables and fruits can not only meet the required nutrition, but also prevent heatstroke. Patients should try to avoid irritating foods: avoid alcoholic beverages, animal proteins, artificial sweeteners, nicotine, sugar and refined foods, and avoid greasy and indigestible foods and spicy and irritating foods; Epilepsy patients should have enough sleep: ensure adequate sleep; Too little sleep will increase the possibility of epileptic seizures; Epilepsy patients should do proper exercise: it is very important to improve blood circulation in the brain. Exercise is excellent for patients, but it should be moderate, avoid too intense exercise and try to avoid emotional tension and pressure.