Patient's question:
My son is now 14 months old. Since he was diagnosed with infantile spasms at three months, he has been undergoing continuous treatment, but the results have not been good. The child still has episodes, and his intelligence is also not normal. Is there any other effective treatment available?Doctor's answer:
For the treatment of infantile spasms, medication is the primary approach. First, the underlying cause should be identified and removed. Antiepileptic drugs are used for management. Hormonal medications may be employed in the early stages. Infantile spasms are a central nervous system disorder characterized by irregular muscle twitching, likely caused by abnormal brain electrical discharges or dysfunction of brain nerves. It is recommended to identify the root cause before proceeding with targeted treatment.