Patient's question:
Doctor, my baby had afebrile convulsions at 5 months. Brain CT and MRI were normal, but the EEG was abnormal. The hospital diagnosed (tonic-clonic seizure) type epilepsy. Could you please tell me which medication is effective for this type of epilepsy and what the prognosis is?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Myoclonic seizures are a type of epilepsy, commonly seen in infants and young children, and are associated with abnormal brain development. Many cases also have no identifiable cause.Recommendations: It is recommended to start taking levetiracetam tablets promptly to alleviate symptoms. Simultaneously, an electroencephalogram (EEG) should be conducted, and medication dosage should be adjusted based on the EEG results. Generally, this condition can affect cognitive development.