Patient's question:
My child is two years old. When they first started having seizures, they were taken to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it was epilepsy. Now, when they come back, their eyes are always vacant, they have no strength in their legs when walking, and they always fall. What could be the reason for this?The kind of help I need: My child has seizures, but it's epilepsy. How can it be diagnosed?
Doctor's answer:
Integrate your narrative. If epilepsy is considered, further careful examination by a neurology specialist is necessary for a definitive diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, the current treatment for epilepsy both domestically and internationally is primarily based on medication. With standardized antiepileptic drug treatment, about 70% of patients can achieve seizure control, and 50% to 60% of patients can be cured after 2 to 5 years of treatment, allowing them to train and live like normal people. Therefore, appropriate and standardized antiepileptic drug treatment is key.