Patient's question:
My son suffers from infantile spasms. How should infantile spasms be treated with medication?Doctor's answer:
Hormones are currently widely believed to be the most effective treatment measures, using ACTH or oral steroids, especially for secondary patients. However, the drawback of this therapy is its high recurrence rate, as well as its tendency to cause infections, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders. Hormones should be used as early as possible once the diagnosis is confirmed, except in cases of active infections. Currently, there is no standard treatment regimen.