Patient's question:
Child is 8 years old. Epilepsy was diagnosed at 7. It has been under medication control. Had one spinal cord implant surgery last year and another this year. Condition has improved. Has been taking medication since diagnosis and has not stopped. Had three episodes last year and two this year. Is there any other way to completely cure it?Doctor's answer:
Treatment of Epilepsy with Medication: What are the newer methods for treating epilepsy in children? Treatment of epilepsy with medication is a complex, unpredictable, and common chronic neurological disease with various etiologies and clinical manifestations. The goal of treatment is to control or minimize seizures, eliminate the cause, and reduce brain damage. Standardized medication can lead to remission in 70% to 80% of patients within 5 years, with 50% able to completely stop medication. Among patients with refractory epilepsy who do not respond to medication, a portion can be cured through surgery.