Patient's question:
What are the harms caused by long-term epilepsy recurrence? My child has had epilepsy for some time, but I don't know the specific cause. Currently, they are being treated with medication. Will it interfere with growth and development? What kind of help is needed: What are the harms caused by long-term epilepsy recurrence?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, mental, and intellectual well-being. Currently, the treatment of epilepsy both domestically and internationally primarily relies 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 completely 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.