Question
Sudden muscle spasms and eyes rolling back, occurring every ten days, what’s happening?
Answer
Sudden muscle spasms, eyes rolling back, lips turning blue for a full minute, occurring every ten days, with 7 to 8 episodes already experienced. It’s likely to be epilepsy. Epilepsy is usually a problem caused by abnormal discharge of neurons in the brain, with various factors contributing to the condition. It is generally categorized into primary and secondary types; primary epilepsy has an unknown cause, while secondary epilepsy is often associated with trauma, infection, poisoning, intracranial tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, and metabolic diseases. Primary epilepsy is generally not well-treatable, with secondary epilepsy being the main focus. Treatment involves identifying the underlying cause and then treating it accordingly. Medications such as phenytoin and carbamazepine are commonly used, or surgical treatment may be considered. Surgery has specific indications and is only considered if these criteria are met. The doctor will consider your situation in combination with these factors. If epilepsy occurs, it is recommended to actively seek medical diagnosis and clarification of the underlying cause before treatment.