Patient's question:
Doctor, my son has focal epilepsy. He has about 5 episodes per day, each lasting just a shake for one or two seconds and then passing. We've visited many hospitals, but there hasn't been much improvement. Could you please recommend any good treatments or methods? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Viral encephalitis causing epilepsy is a late-onset brain disease. The onset is due to delayed sympathetic nervous system excitation resulting from impaired blood supply in the area innervated by the originally affected nerves, caused by prolonged ischemia. This leads to dysregulation of vegetative nerve function, triggering intermittent convulsions. Whether the condition can be controlled depends on analyzing the clinical data to determine effective treatment measures. Otherwise, the disease may progress to more severe late-onset neuroatrophy, leading to dementia and paralysis. During acute episodes, it can also pose life-threatening risks due to its complications.The treatment plan involves a combination of Chinese and Western medicine to enhance and improve microcirculation in the affected neural area to nourish the nerves, soften scars, and regulate nerve function to facilitate lesion regeneration and repair. Additionally, drugs that promote nerve regeneration are used to excite and activate paralyzed nerves, enabling their regeneration and recovery to achieve optimal functional restoration. The key to recovery lies in early treatment. If you need assistance, please provide an MRI scan for guidance.