Patient's question:
My niece is in fourth grade this year. She has a two-year history of epilepsy. Recently, I witnessed her having a seizure firsthand. Her whole body fell to the ground, her hands and feet twitched uncontrollably, and she spat out some white liquid, which was very frightening. Now she is taking medication for treatment.Doctor's answer:
Hello, common treatments for epilepsy include drug therapy and surgical treatment. Drugs can control epilepsy seizures by reducing brain excitability, but drug treatment generally requires long-term medication and has significant side effects. However, not all epilepsy patients are suitable for surgical treatment. Epilepsy seizures are caused by abnormal discharges of neurons, and only by repairing damaged neurons can epilepsy seizures be avoided. It is recommended to actively treat under the guidance of a doctor.