Patient's question:
Children starting from the age of eight, after being hit hard each year, would faint. They would regain consciousness after a few minutes, and this happened once a year. It occurred four times in total. If it were epilepsy, would they need to take medication? For an 11-year-old child, do anticonvulsant drugs have significant side effects?Doctor's answer:
This is something that needs to be considered regarding the cause of epilepsy, which is caused by abnormal discharges in the brain, especially in cases with a family history of epilepsy.Guidelines:
It is recommended to first undergo an electroencephalogram (EEG) examination at the hospital to clarify the condition before proceeding with treatment.
If it is epilepsy, treatment with antiepileptic drugs is necessary. For an 11-year-old child, these medications may have side effects, but treatment must be administered.
Children with epilepsy are prohibited from swimming to avoid the risk of seizures causing danger. They should always be accompanied by an adult when going out.