Patient's question:
Can you help translate the following content into English, where"Enter key to line break does not need to be translated and should be returned as is, and all other Chinese text should be translated into English:
"Please ask the doctor, can epilepsy caused by postoperative softening lesions be cured? My son had surgery due to intracranial hemorrhage at birth, 43 days old. He had his first seizure at the age of 6, with 3 or 4 episodes. Now he has been taking the same dosage of medication (Levetiracetam, Ginkgo biloba leaves) as when he was 6 years old. He hasn’t had a seizure for six years, but his EEG has shown abnormalities every time. Can we trust the medication?"
Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: In your case, it is not advisable to stop medication. Although no episodes have occurred during the six years of treatment, the electroencephalogram (EEG) still shows abnormal brain waves, so medication should not be discontinued. It is recommended to continue treatment until the EEG results normalize, then switch to a maintenance dose for three to six months before considering discontinuation.Guidance: Moreover, the likelihood of curing epilepsy in this case is low. Since he is already 13 years old, it is important to avoid stimuli that could affect his brain cells. Long-term or lifelong medication is necessary to control the condition.