Patient's question:
What harms does long-term epilepsy recurrence bring? My child has had epilepsy for some time, and I don't know what caused it specifically. Currently, they are being treated with medication. Will it interfere with growth and development? What kind of help is needed: What harms does long-term epilepsy recurrence bring?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy, as a chronic disease, may not cause significant interference to patients in the short term, but frequent long-term recurrences can severely affect patients' physical and mental health, as well as their intelligence. Currently, the treatment of epilepsy both domestically and internationally is primarily based on medication. With standardized antiepileptic drug treatment, about 70% of epilepsy patients can achieve recurrence control. Among these, 50% to 60% of patients can be fully cured after 2 to 5 years of treatment, allowing them to train and live like normal people. Therefore, appropriate and standardized antiepileptic drug treatment is key.