Patient's question:
My child was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome a year ago, but during an electroencephalogram (EEG), it was found that there were epileptic waves during sleep. The CT scan was normal, and the doctor recommended taking Topiramate to address both conditions. My child has been taking it for a year now, and the follow-up EEG still shows epileptic waves during sleep, although there have been no seizures.What kind of help is needed: Could you please advise on what should be done if epileptic waves are detected during sleep on an EEG?
Doctor's answer:
This situation cannot rule out epilepsy. Epilepsy is a brain dysfunction caused by abnormal excessive pulses of neurons, leading to temporary and recurrent episodes. These abnormal pulses are not felt by the patient and are not visible to others, but can be recorded through an electroencephalogram. It is advisable to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Based on the diagnosis, appropriate medications such as Moshi Guntan Wan or Niuhuang Qingxin Wan can be taken in combination with acupuncture treatment, which may yield certain effects.