Patient's question:
My baby was diagnosed with infantile spasms at the age of one. After taking Depakote syrup orally for more than a month, the recurrence symptoms have somewhat subsided, but they still occur 1-2 times a day, each lasting about 3 minutes. There is no upward rolling of the eyes, and the baby always nods. What should I do? It just doesn't seem to get better!!!Doctor's answer:
Infantile spasms are a type of epilepsy unique to the infant period, occurring in approximately one case out of every 3,000 to 4,000 infants. Most cases develop within the first year of life, while some may occur within a few days after birth. The recurrence of infantile spasms has a very distinctive form, characterized by sudden and rapid convulsions throughout the body. It is recommended to strictly follow medical advice, as this condition can be quite serious.