Patient's question:
My child has had epilepsy for ten years. They were diagnosed at the age of two and are now twelve. Almost every year, they have been undergoing treatment, but it seems that it can only provide temporary control rather than a complete cure. I would like to ask if this type of epilepsy can be cured? Could a surgery be considered for a case like this? I've heard that surgical treatment for epilepsy can be quite effective.Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the description of your child's epilepsy, in general, surgery is possible. However, surgery carries certain risks, and it is not guaranteed that the condition will fully recover to normal after the surgery. Sometimes, serious complications may occur after surgery. Due to the child's young age, surgical treatment is not recommended. The effectiveness of Western medicine is poor, so Chinese herbal medicine could be considered for treating epilepsy. However, the prerequisite is to find the most professional epilepsy hospital to treat the child.