Patient's question:
My daughter is 7 years old, but she always zones out. A couple of days ago, she had an electroencephalogram at Shou'er. They said it was absence epilepsy and prescribed Depakine sodium valproate. Is it safe to take? I urgently need your reply.She is smart and lively, about a year old, and always zones out. It's fine for a while, but when she zones out, she doesn't respond. It happens multiple times a day. She has been seen at Shou'er, and the electroencephalogram showed absence epilepsy.
Previous treatment and effectiveness: She was prescribed Depakine sodium valproate. She has a history of allergies.
What kind of help do you want: The side effects of this medication are significant, and she's so young. Is it okay? Urgent. Should she go to other hospitals for further confirmation?
Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy, also known as "" (febrile convulsions), primarily manifests clinically as sudden falls, convulsions of the limbs, incontinence of urine and feces, and foaming at the mouth, among other symptoms.It is recommended that epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, abnormal discharges of neurons, which can cause temporary, recurrent endocrine dysfunction of the brain. An electroencephalogram (EEG) can confirm the diagnosis. Generally, it is difficult to heal on its own, and appropriate medication should be maintained to control it. Avoid excessive fatigue, mental tension, panic, and other factors. Chinese herbal medicines such as "" (Qingcheng Wan) and "" (Xian Ding) can be used in conjunction with Western medications. Women should pay attention to regulation during their menstrual period.
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