Patient's question:
A parent of a child with epilepsy from a dual-income family said their family is very poor, but their four-year-old child was diagnosed with congenital epilepsy in October 2013. They all hope the child can receive scientific treatment and recover health early. Now they have gathered 10,000 yuan, wanting to start treatment for the child as soon as possible, so they want to know if 10,000 yuan is enough.Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy, commonly known as "," refers to a comprehensive condition caused by transient dysfunction of the brain, leading to episodic generalized or focal muscle convulsions. It can be classified into two types: primary (of unknown cause) and secondary, the latter being caused by conditions such as underdeveloped brain, encephalitis, meningitis, cerebral parasitic diseases, cerebrovascular issues, brain tumors, and traumatic brain injuries. It can also be triggered by systemic diseases like uremia or extreme fluctuations in blood sugar. Overfatigue, hunger or overeating, strong emotional stimuli, and alcoholism can all provoke seizures.1. The first choice is intravenous injection of diazepam (stabilizer) 10-20 mg. If ineffective, repeat every 1-2 hours, up to 3-4 times. For persistent cases, continue with 40-60 mg added to 500 ml of 10% glucose solution for intravenous drip maintenance.
2. Intramuscular injection of sodium phenobarbital 0.1-0.2 g.
3. Nasal feeding with 10% chloral hydrate 10 ml.
4. For prolonged loss of consciousness, additional diuretics and adrenal cortical hormones should be administered.
5. Monitor body temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pupil size, and mental state. Maintain airway patency and provide timely oxygenation. After stabilizing the condition, oral antiepileptic drugs should be administered according to conventional protocols for major seizures.
It is recommended to actively treat the condition in accordance with local clinical advice and personal circumstances, avoiding!