Patient's question:
My friend, she didn't have children until a long time after getting married. The child had a high fever once, and that's when the child developed epilepsy. Over the years, she has been taking medication to control it. Seeing her worry every day about the child, I also want to help her.Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a disease caused by abnormal discharges of brain neurons, associated with factors such as brain trauma, infection, tumors, environment, genetics, and immunity. It can manifest symptoms like abdominal pain, limb convulsions, and foaming at the mouth. Brain (EEG) and cranial CT are helpful in differential diagnosis. Antiepileptic drug treatment should ideally use monotherapy, continuing until efficacy is achieved or the maximum tolerated dose is reached. If monotherapy fails, combination therapy can be considered. The treatment of epilepsy advocates monotherapy, starting with low doses. If monotherapy is ineffective, another antiepileptic drug can be added or substituted, with gradual replacement required. Early detection and early treatment of epilepsy are important. Antiepileptic drug treatment can be considered, with regular and systematic medication adherence, followed by periodic follow-up.