Patient's question:
My uncle's friend's niece's child is 12 years old this year. He first noticed epilepsy when he was 5 years old. At that time, it wasn't very serious, and his right arm would move unconsciously a little. Later, about a year later, it happened again. After several years, it has started again recently, and the frequency is much higher than before, with episodes occurring every few days.How should children with epilepsy be treated? How can the frequency of seizures be reduced?
Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy can be cured in most patients through proper treatment, with a good prognosis. There are many types of epilepsy, and the current treatment primarily focuses on medication. Medication can achieve relatively ideal results in most patients. A small portion of patients may be suitable for surgical treatment, such as cases involving brain tumors, brain hemorrhages, or other organic lesions. However, surgical treatment also carries the possibility of recurrence. Medication must still be taken consistently after surgery.For medication, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine decoctions that benefit the heart and kidneys, eliminate phlegm and subdue wind, open the orifices and calm epilepsy, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and pacify the liver and clear fire. These treatments help regulate the body's condition, improve the function of internal organs, strengthen the foundation and replenish essence, ultimately achieving the goal of curing epilepsy. Traditional Chinese medicine has fewer side effects, treats both the root and symptoms, and reduces the likelihood of recurrence after recovery.