Patient's question:
Male, 5 months old, not knowing what the situation would be, later found out that he had this disease. Very worried and scared. Please ask: What should I do if the baby has convulsions and twitching during sleep?Doctor's answer:
Your child had a seizure during a nap, which might be a sign of epilepsy. Epilepsy comes in many types, and different types require different medications, so no single drug can treat all forms of epilepsy. After being diagnosed with epilepsy, the first step is to visit a specialized epilepsy doctor at a reputable hospital. Under the guidance of a doctor, a thorough examination should be conducted, and only after a proper diagnosis can effective treatment be provided. Currently, the most commonly used medications include traditional antiepileptic drugs such as carbamazepine and sodium valproate, as well as newer antiepileptic drugs like lamotrigine, topiramate, and oxcarbazepine. These antiepileptic drugs are safer than older drugs such as phenytoin and phenobarbital.