Patient's question:
Epilepsy appeared on the third day of birth. At that time, the hospital diagnosed it as hypoglycemia and discharged after a week of hospitalization. Later, seizures occurred whenever a high fever broke out. It was treated at Suzhou Children's Hospital. Blood tests are required once a year. By the time he was three and a half years old, seizures occurred even without fever. Since July 2, 2023, he has been taking Depakote and hasn't had a seizure yet. Now he is five years old.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Epilepsy is caused by abnormal discharges of brain neurons. Clinically, the appropriate antiepileptic drugs are selected based on the type of epilepsy attack. For example, phenytoin is the first-line treatment for grand mal seizures.Advice: Keppra is a commonly used antiepileptic drug. Its main side effects are liver and gastrointestinal issues, and it does not affect the child's brain development. On the contrary, frequent epilepsy attacks can lead to memory decline and intellectual developmental disorders. It is important to take antiepileptic drugs regularly.