Patient's question:
Recurring, now over five and a half months, clustering, sometimes stiff in the mornings, severe at 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. At Deshengmen Hospital, I was prescribed traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. The past treatment and its effects: After taking Western medicine like clonazepam and phenytoin, I switched to carbamazepine. I've been on traditional Chinese medicine for a month, but it hasn't controlled the recurrence. I feel the traditional Chinese medicine treatment is good with no side effects, but is it slow to take effect? The child keeps having recurrences, which isn't good for the brain. Now, I really want to use a Western medicine that controls it quickly.Doctor's answer:
Saying that traditional Chinese medicine has fewer side effects? Saying that traditional Chinese medicine is better than Western medicine? The efficacy of taking traditional Chinese medicine is slow, and the results are not very ideal. Traditional Chinese medicine can only provide some supportive treatment, but the main treatment plan still relies on Western medicine and Western drugs. Infantile spasms are very harmful to children. Once a mother notices her child's symptoms, she should immediately take the child to a regular hospital for diagnosis. 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. Hope the child can receive effective treatment and recover! In addition to treatment, it is important to maintain sleep, as sufficient sleep can help you get away from illness more quickly.