Patient's question:
On December 6, 2015, due to high fever convulsions caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease, and on January 21, 2016, due to feverless convulsions, blood tests showed rotavirus. MRI results suggested demyelination, and a dynamic EEG revealed occasional extremely small sharp waves. Please help with a diagnosis and treatment plan. I saw your TCM treatment plan—how can it be implemented? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hello, there are many drugs for treating epilepsy. Most antiepileptic drugs have antiepileptic effects, but drugs only control seizures by reducing the excitability of brain nerves and cannot repair damaged brain neurons. Moreover, long-term medication can lead to excessively high blood drug concentrations, not only failing to control seizures but also increasing the frequency of seizures. Each seizure damages brain cells, and long-term medication can also lead to memory decline and liver cell damage. It is recommended to seek treatment early and avoid seeking quick fixes out of desperation, as this can worsen the condition and make future treatment more difficult. Currently, the most effective minimally invasive acupoint blockage therapy has leading technology, a unique method, and stable efficacy; vagus nerve stimulation therapy has convenient and non-invasive operation with no side effects. Choosing a regular and authoritative hospital for epilepsy treatment is key.