Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old and suffers from cerebral palsy. This year, he developed epilepsy. It usually occurs after he sleeps for a while, lasting 3-5 minutes, with loss of consciousness but no convulsions. He is then given medication, taking 4 pills a day, which has controlled it for two months. However, he had another episode yesterday, and it was more severe than before. Is there any other effective method? How should he take the medication?Doctor's answer:
The main treatment for epilepsy currently is oral medication to suppress it, and it needs to be taken continuously for 3-5 years. After a history of no seizures for more than 1 year, you can gradually reduce the dosage according to the doctor's instructions until you stop taking it. If it has a seizure now, take your child to the hospital for a check-up to determine whether it is due to external factors (such as overexertion, excitement, etc.) or if the medication is not effectively controlling it. If the medication is not controlling it, follow the doctor's instructions to increase the dosage. If it is due to external factors, be cautious in the future.