Patient's question:
My son has epilepsy and is only 5 years old this year. The doctor has confirmed that it may be caused by premature birth. How long does it generally take to treat epilepsy? What should children with epilepsy pay attention to?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy treatment is a long-term process. Idiopathic epilepsy typically requires 1 to 2 years to control seizures, while non-idiopathic epilepsy requires 3 to 5 years to reduce medication dosage, otherwise, side effects such as dizziness and ataxia may occur. Other side effects include rash, severe exfoliative dermatitis, neutropenia, and liver function impairment. It should be avoided in children. Newborns have underdeveloped liver enzyme systems. Pay close attention to dietary habits.