Patient's question:
Male, child with epilepsy, 11 years old, initially had 2-3 episodes per year, now having one episode every 1-2 months. Experiences foaming at the mouth with debris, with episodes lasting from 1 to 10 minutes. Medications: Oxcarbazepine and Shenkang Yidekang capsules, with poor efficacy.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Pediatric epilepsy is caused by abnormal discharges of brain neurons due to various reasons in the human body, leading to brain nerve damage, resulting in symptoms such as foaming at the mouth, impaired consciousness, limb convulsions, and recurrent episodes. Early treatment is relatively appropriate.Advice: This condition is difficult to cure completely. Sodium valproate syrup can be used for treatment, and it is recommended to appropriately combine with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy. Using some calming and tranquilizing Chinese herbal medicines may help improve the condition.