Patient's question:
My 6-year-old child was diagnosed with epilepsy. After taking medication for half a year, he had no seizures. Later, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner said that his small intestine has poor absorption (experiencing 2-3 bowel movements a day) and is hyperactive. He also mentioned that his dry skin in winter is due to ichthyosis. This TCM practitioner claimed that all these conditions are caused by poor small intestine health. Is this statement correct?Doctor's answer:
There are many methods to treat epilepsy. Treating epilepsy is a long process. But it is not incurable. Research by experts has found that as long as treatment is timely and the correct treatment method is chosen, 80% of patients can still be completely controlled and cured. Therefore, it is not an incurable disease. Western medicine has its advantages in treating epilepsy. Traditional Chinese medicine also has its advantages in treating epilepsy. Only what suits you is the best.