Patient's question:
A 8-year-old child engages in taekwondo sparring during the day and experiences seizures shortly after falling asleep at night, which last for about 2 minutes before they recover on their own. On the morning of the next day at 11:00 AM, an EEG was conducted, revealing mild abnormal discharges on the left side. A brain MRI was normal, but blood tests showed inflammation due to a cold. The doctor diagnosed epilepsy and prescribed Keppra and Huafengdan. Since there is no history of epilepsy in the family, the child's parents want to know if an EEG alone can confirm epilepsy? Is it okay to take only Huafengdan?Doctor's answer:
Hello, yes. Epileptic seizures can cause temporary dysfunction of brain function, and an electroencephalogram can detect epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic disease, and the treatment period is very long. However, it can be cured. The most commonly used and conservative treatment method for epilepsy is drug therapy. In addition, epilepsy can also be treated through advanced craniotomy. Specialized hospitals have a deep understanding of this, so choosing a specialized hospital is a good option.