Question
A patient asks about experiencing sudden whole-body twitching during sleep at night, which stopped after a few minutes on its own. The patient was unaware of what had happened until their husband informed them the next day. On September 18th, 2015, the patient had another episode during the day, suddenly collapsing to the ground and waking up with headaches and nausea. After being examined at the hospital, they were diagnosed with insufficient cerebral blood supply and elevated blood sugar levels, with normal CT scan results. The patient inquires whether these symptoms could be indicative of an epilepsy seizure.
Answer
The doctor recommends that the patient undergo an EEG to confirm whether they have epilepsy. Additionally, due to the patient’s elevated blood sugar levels, the doctor advises controlling diet, appropriate exercise, and using medication to control blood sugar levels if necessary.