Causes and Treatment of Convulsions
Disease description:
I noticed that my uncle has had episodes of convulsions. After falling onto the sofa cushion, he experienced one such episode. During these convulsions, his eyes usually roll upward, his hands and feet become very stiff, and his lips turn purple. Doctor, what are the causes and treatments for convulsions?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Causes of convulsions:
1. Epilepsy: May be related to cortical development disorders, brain tumors, head injuries, and other factors. Abnormal discharge of neurons in the brain of epileptic patients leads to convulsive symptoms.
2. Brain injury: Such as skull fractures, intracranial hematomas, which can stimulate normal brain tissue and nerves, thereby inducing convulsions.
3. Poisoning: After harmful substances enter the body, they may severely affect normal organ function and tissue health, leading to symptoms such as convulsions and dizziness.
4. Electrolyte imbalance: Common in individuals with severe diarrhea or vomiting, abnormal levels of essential微量元素 within the body can lead to convulsions due to the inability to maintain normal bodily functions.
Treatment:
1. Medication: Select appropriate medications based on the underlying cause. For example, epileptic patients need to take anti-epileptic drugs, while poisoning patients require measures such as gastric lavage to reduce toxin absorption.
2. Surgical treatment: For diseases requiring surgical intervention, such as brain injuries, timely surgery should be performed to alleviate convulsive symptoms.
3. General treatment: Ensure the patient's airway remains unobstructed to prevent suffocation; provide adequate support and reassurance to reduce psychological stress.
4. Other therapies: Such as ketogenic diet and electroencephalographic biofeedback therapy, which are suitable for specific types of epileptic patients.
All of the above treatments must be conducted under the guidance of a physician. Do not take medications or undergo treatment on your own.
