Patient's question:
Medical Description: The condition was diagnosed after two episodes at the age of one. Each episode occurred after a fall and head injury. There were no prior symptoms before the onset, and during the episode, the patient clenched both hands and stared blankly. After waking up, they felt drowsy.History of Treatment and Effects: On July 26, the child was taken to the children's hospital for examination, but no symptoms were detected. On August 4, after another fall, the child experienced four episodes within two days and was admitted to the hospital for a week. An electroencephalogram (EEG) was conducted. The doctor diagnosed it as clinical epilepsy and prescribed Zhen Dang Jian (a traditional Chinese medicine) and an oral syrup.
Help Needed: The doctor recommended taking medication for 3-5 years without interruption and undergoing regular check-ups. Can this condition be treated with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)? Is there a possibility of a complete cure?
Doctor's answer:
Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous syndrome, which has a high likelihood of causing childhood epilepsy in children. It can also cause significant effects on various organs such as the brain, skin, peripheral nerves, and kidneys in children. There is a possibility of symptoms such as facial sebaceous adenomas, epilepsy seizures, and intellectual decline.What are the symptomatic treatment methods for childhood epilepsy? The treatment for childhood epilepsy caused by this condition primarily involves medication, with rapamycin being commonly used. If medication cannot control the seizures, surgical resection of the responsible nodules may be performed. In clinical practice, the therapeutic efficacy for childhood epilepsy achieved through these methods is highly significant.