A child with epilepsy who has been taking medication for over 4 years has had a recurrence, has it worsened?

Patient's question:

My child is now ten years old and has been suffering from pediatric epilepsy for 6 years. He has been taking Keppra for over four years. He had another seizure yesterday, and I want to ask if his condition has worsened? Can epilepsy be completely cured?

Doctor's answer:

There are many methods for treating epilepsy now, such as drug treatment, surgical treatment, etiological treatment, or other treatments. If the effects of general antiepileptic drugs are not ideal, or if it is refractory epilepsy, surgical treatment can be adopted. However, surgical treatment also has indications, and attention must be paid during treatment.

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