Patient's question:
A 7-year-old child suffers from epilepsy. They feel that the frequency of seizures has increased, and they are a bit slow. Is it because of the epilepsy interfering? What kind of help is needed: Does epilepsy significantly affect intelligence?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy can affect intelligence. If the frequency of seizures is low, it's not too bad. However, if the seizures occur repeatedly, it can lead to memory impairment, intellectual impairment, cognitive decline, and changes in personality, and may even force the frequency of seizures to increase continuously. Severe epilepsy may even lead to intellectual disability.Common causes of epilepsy in children include overwork, emotional tension, excitement, or poor sleep quality, as well as illness. First, it's important to reduce their mental burden. Additionally, maintaining a regular daily routine is crucial. Besides taking medication as prescribed, it's also essential to try to minimize the triggers.