Patient's question:
The child is now 1 year and 8 months old, and there is no family history of this disease. It was discovered around the age of one, with two episodes of illness per day, totaling five episodes. Currently, the child is taking medication. A few days ago, a follow-up examination was conducted, and the condition is still present, though there has been no significant improvement—only no further recurrence. The goal is to find a treatment plan with no side effects and to identify the most authoritative and professional hospital for treatment.Doctor's answer:
Hello, although epilepsy is a stubborn disease, it does not mean it cannot be cured. Clinically, most antiepileptic drugs generally work by reducing the excitability of brain cells to prevent seizures. During childhood, brain cells are in a developmental stage. Long-term medication can easily lead to brain cell hypoxia, edema, memory decline, personality changes, and slow reaction. If the seizures recur frequently over a long period, it can ultimately lead to a decline in intelligence, and gradually, the patient may lose the ability to work or even perform daily self-care!