Patient's question:
My daughter is eight years old. This year, she was accidentally diagnosed with epilepsy, but she has never noticed any twitching symptoms. Just now, while she was taking a nap, she suddenly had a seizure for a minute and lost consciousness. The neurology department of the hospital prescribed medication, but can it treat epilepsy? Can traditional Chinese medicine cure it? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you mentioned, when a child suffers from epilepsy or shows suspected epilepsy symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible for follow-up treatment. During the treatment process, parents must maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, setting a good example for the child to overcome the illness. It is also crucial to endure the treatment, follow the doctor's advice, and avoid blind treatment to prevent missing out on a good opportunity for the child. Pediatric epilepsy is divided into primary (idiopathic), secondary (symptomatic), and cryptogenic types. Primary epilepsy refers to cases without a clear cause, and most of these types are related to generational genetic factors. It is recommended that when a child has another seizure, parents should not panic and should quickly take appropriate measures.