Patient's question:
Recurring, now over five and a half months, clustering, now sometimes stiff, severe at 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. at Deshengmen Hospital, prescribed traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. Previous treatment and effectiveness: After taking Western medicine like clonazepam and phenytoin, switched to carbamazepine. Traditional Chinese medicine has been taken for a month, but the recurrence was not controlled. I also feel that traditional Chinese medicine treatment is better with no side effects, but is it slow to take effect? The child keeps having recurrences, which is not good for the brain. Now, I really want to use a Western medicine that controls it quickly.Doctor's answer:
Like the situation where a child experiences severe pain and convulsions while taking traditional Chinese medicine, the effect takes a long time to take effect, and the results are not very ideal. Traditional Chinese medicine can only make some preparations for rescue. The main treatment plan still needs Western medicine. Otherwise, long-term recurrence will have greater interference with the brain. Infantile spasms are very harmful to children. Once a mother notices her child's symptoms, she should take the child to a regular hospital for diagnosis immediately. At the same time, pay more attention to the child's diet, and it is recommended to have a proper diet and avoid cold foods. It is hoped that the child can receive effective treatment and help them recover!