Patient's question:
My child at home has been diagnosed with epilepsy and has been taking medication for almost a year, but there has been no significant improvement. The child still occasionally experiences unexplained falls and convulsions. I would like to understand what to do if medication for pediatric epilepsy is ineffective. What kind of help is needed: What should be done if medication for pediatric epilepsy is ineffective?Doctor's answer:
The ultimate goal of epilepsy treatment is not merely to suppress recurrence, but more importantly, to improve the patient's quality of life. The main treatment strategies for epilepsy include drug therapy, surgical treatment, ketogenic diet, and neuromodulation policy treatment, among others. Antiepileptic drug therapy is currently the most important treatment approach for epilepsy and is often considered the first-line option. If the effect of drug therapy is not satisfactory, surgical treatment may be recommended.