Patient's question:
My niece is only 9 years old and got sick a few days ago. After examination by the hospital, it is said to be brain epilepsy. Please ask: What is brain epilepsy? Is it serious? What should be done?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent episodes of headache as its primary clinical manifestation, with attacks most commonly occurring in children and affecting both males and females without significant gender differences. Its features include abrupt onset and termination of episodic headaches, predominantly located in the frontal region, followed by the temporal, parietal, and orbital areas. Pulsating pain is common, often severe, with durations typically ranging from a few minutes to about an hour, and the frequency of attacks varies. During episodes, mild other neurological symptoms may also accompany the attacks.In terms of treatment, antiepileptic drugs are highly effective, while other medications prove ineffective. For epilepsy treatment, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) approaches that focus on eliminating phlegm, calming wind, opening the orifices, pacifying epilepsy, promoting blood circulation to resolve stasis, and tonifying the heart and kidneys. This method has minimal side effects and addresses both the root and symptoms, achieving excellent therapeutic outcomes.