Patient's question:
Taiyuan Provincial Children's Hospital, Beijing Children's HospitalDoctor's answer:
It may be caused by epilepsy and requires tests such as an electroencephalogram (EEG) and brain CT. Medications such as phenobarbital, diazepam, and sodium amobarbital may be prescribed orally. If the effect is not satisfactory, minimally invasive surgery may be performed at the hospital. Generally, Western medications should not be arbitrarily changed, discontinued, or stopped. Only after the epilepsy is completely controlled for 2-3 years and the EEG is normal can the dosage be gradually reduced and the medication stopped.We know that pediatric epilepsy can cause significant harm to children. If it is not treated promptly or if the treatment method is incorrect, its progression can be rapid, bringing great harm to the patient. Therefore, it is essential to seek professional medical treatment at a qualified hospital for standardized care—this is the key.