Patient's question:
When my son was three months old, we discovered he had epilepsy. Since then, he has been having seizures until now. Every time he has a seizure, it occurs while he is sleeping at night. During the seizures, his hands are clenched into fists, his legs kick straight up, his mouth is tightly closed, and sometimes he foams at the mouth with sounds coming from his throat. The duration of each seizure is about 30 seconds. What are the best methods for treating epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
Methods for treating epilepsy include drug therapy and surgical therapy. Drug therapy is currently the most common and widely used method for treating epilepsy.Advice: In clinical practice, antiepileptic drugs are selected based on the type of seizure. Once a drug and dosage that can completely control the seizures are identified, it should be used continuously without interruption. Generally, after the seizures are fully controlled and there are no adverse reactions, the medication should be continued for 3 to 5 years before considering discontinuation. With standardized antiepileptic drug treatment, approximately 70% of epilepsy patients can have their seizures controlled, and among them, 50% to 60% can be cured after 2 to 5 years of treatment. I hope this helps you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!