Patient's question:
I have had epilepsy for over 2 years, since childhood. I have taken many medications. The EEG shows spikes and slow waves in the central, temporal, and occipital regions. The main symptom of the seizures is, with swallowing and the episodes lasting only a few seconds. Previously, I had twitching around the mouth. Can children with epilepsy be cured? How is it treated?Doctor's answer:
Childhood epilepsy is a common neurological syndrome in children, characterized by complex etiology and recurrent episodes, caused by transient disturbances in brain function. It is classified into two types: primary and secondary, with clinical manifestations primarily involving recurrent muscle convulsions and impaired consciousness. In terms of treatment, most epilepsy is currently managed with Western medications to control seizures. I believe that treatment should be tailored to the specific condition and individual characteristics of the patient, with particular emphasis on regulation, employing multi-level and multi-targeted approaches. This involves applying principles of pharmacokinetics and clinical pharmacology to identify the focus of the disease based on clinical features, deliver targeted medication, and design personalized dosing regimens to enhance drug efficacy, minimize adverse reactions, and achieve the ideal goal of cure.