Patient's question:
My son was diagnosed with heatstroke in the children's hospital, which later developed into epilepsy. He often cries and is restless at night. After six days of treatment in the neurology department, there hasn't been any improvement. Do you have any good suggestions?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a chronic disease caused by sudden, abnormal discharges of brain neurons, leading to temporary dysfunction of the brain. Epileptic seizures are clinically classified into two types: primary and secondary. Based on the nature of the seizures, they can be further divided into grand mal seizures, petit mal seizures, psychomotor seizures, focal seizures, and complex partial seizures. Medications should be selected based on the type of epilepsy, aiming for safety, effectiveness, affordability, and accessibility. For grand mal seizures, phenobarbital is used; for complex partial seizures, phenytoin; for absence seizures, clonazepam. The dosage should start from the lowest common dose and gradually increase to achieve ideal seizure control without severe side effects.Healthcare: Once an epilepsy patient is diagnosed, they are inevitably subjected to significant psychological stress. Many, to varying degrees, may experience psychological issues, often feeling despair. Additionally, daily life is bound to bring various frustrations. It is essential to practice self-regulation, focusing on "benefits" while avoiding "harm," and seeking medical help when necessary to address these adverse psychological problems.