Patient's question:
My uncle's friend's niece's child is 12 years old this year. He first discovered epilepsy when he was 5 years old. At that time, it wasn't very serious—his right arm would move unconsciously a little. Later, about a year later, it happened again. After a few years passed, it started again recently, and the frequency is much higher than before—there will be an episode every few days.How should epilepsy in children be treated? How can the frequency of seizures be reduced?
Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy can be cured in most patients through proper treatment, and the prognosis is generally good. There are many types of epilepsy, and the current treatment primarily focuses on medication. Medication can achieve relatively ideal results in most patients. A small portion of patients may be suitable for surgical treatment, such as those with brain tumors, brain hemorrhages, or other organic lesions. However, surgical treatment also carries the possibility of recurrence. Medication should still be taken consistently after surgery.For medication, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese herbal decoctions that nourish the heart and kidneys, clear phlegm, subdue wind, open the orifices and calm seizures, activate blood circulation to remove stasis, and pacify the liver and clear fire. These treatments help regulate the body's condition, improve the function of internal organs, strengthen the foundation and replenish essence, ultimately achieving the goal of cure. Traditional Chinese medicine has fewer side effects, treats both the root and symptoms, and reduces the likelihood of recurrence after recovery.