Common problems that epileptics need to focus on

  In order to minimize the harm caused by epilepsy to patients, it is recommended that patients basically understand the following common sense: 1. Patients with epilepsy should carefully consider the activities in which they are engaged: Patients should try to avoid swimming, driving, climbing, working at height, working underground, working in dangerous environments and engaging in highly stimulating activities.  Second, about the daily life of epilepsy patients: 1, correct understanding of epilepsy.  2, regular life, adequate sleep; 3, the appropriate mix of mental and physical labor, engage in low physical exertion of physical activities, to enhance physical fitness; 4, smoking, alcohol is strictly prohibited; 5, a bland diet, reduce the intake of irritating, high-energy food, avoid too hungry or too full, do not overeat; 6, appropriate to watch television, try not to play online games, reduce flash stimulation; 7, usually pay attention to weather changes, reduce the chances of catching a cold; 8, to avoid mental stimulation, stay optimistic, to reduce the chance of cold.  8, avoid mental stimulation, maintain optimism; 9, regular medication; 10, regular outpatient review.  The problem of stopping medication for epilepsy patients: Different experts hold different views on the issue of stopping medication for epilepsy patients: 1. For patients who have not experienced epilepsy surgery, oral antiepileptic drugs work well and there are no seizures, they still need to take them for 3-5 years, and after the EEG is normal, the dose of medication is gradually reduced under the guidance of a specialist, and if there are still no seizures, they can consider stopping medication; 2. No seizures and basically normal long-range video EEG, drug reduction or discontinuation can be considered; 3. For preoperative epilepsy caused by a clear lesion, complete removal of the lesion and normal postoperative EEG, drug discontinuation within 2 years can be appropriately considered.