When it comes to epilepsy, we all know that it is a stubborn demon that will have to fight it for a long time if it is entangled. And there are many kinds of such diseases, and some epilepsy diseases are even more cunning, elusive, and even eventually develop into drug-refractory diseases.
However, temporal lobe epilepsy is one of them. In terms of the course of the disease, the proportion of temporal lobe epilepsy that develops to a certain extent is quite high. It may be that 80-90% of patients with temporal lobe epilepsy will eventually develop drug-resistant epilepsy, which will undoubtedly increase the difficulty of **.
ThatTemporal lobe epilepsy, what exactly is this sacredWhat about it
It originates deep in the temporal lobe and has a variety of seizures. It may be a simple partial seizure, a complex partial seizure, or even a generalized seizure. It haunts patients all the time, leaving them to live in pain and fear.
Temporal lobe epilepsy is mainly divided into medial temporal lobe epilepsy and lateral temporal lobe epilepsy. Regrettably, however, the vast majority of patients have medial temporal lobe epilepsy. Most of the symptoms of this type of epilepsy are obvious, and a few cases are more insidious, like evil spirits hidden in the shadows, coming out from time to time.
Hippocampal sclerosis is the most common and pathological change in temporal lobe epilepsy. Each episode brings sudden speech impairment, a dreamlike state of consciousness, and distorted memory. It not only affects the physical health of patients, but also deeply stabs their hearts.
FaceTemporal lobe epilepsypatientsWhat should I do?
Drugs**, as the main means of treating epilepsy at present, although temporal lobe epilepsy has a high probability of developing into drug-refractory epilepsy, patients should still actively cooperate with doctors and bravely accept drugs**.
In the process of medication, the doctor will do his best to help the patient identify the epilepsy and the triggers, so that they can be effectively controlled. If the drug** is not effective, surgery** becomes another possible way out. In addition, for patients with temporal lobe epilepsy who are treated in combination, surgery is also recommended as soon as possible if the drug is not effective in controlling the seizures**.
Of course, in addition to traditional surgical methods, there are now vagus nerve stimulation, stereotactic electroencephalography, surgical robot-assisted SEG and other surgical methods** to choose from. These new surgical modalities** bring new hope to patients with drug-refractory epilepsy.
In February, the dynamic incentive plan should be chosen according to the patient's own situation and the advice of a professional doctor. Overall, although temporal lobe epilepsy is an intractable disease, it is possible to defeat this stubborn demon if the patient and the doctor work together and take the right approach!