Patient's question:
The daughter of my best friend suddenly had symptoms of falling to the ground again while attending kindergarten two days ago, with convulsions of all four limbs and foaming at the mouth. They took her to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor diagnosed her with epilepsy. Since the child is still young, my best friend wants to give her medication with fewer side effects. Do you know any medication that is effective in treating pediatric epilepsy with minimal side effects?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the situation you described, it appears that for patients with epilepsy, long-term oral antiepileptic drugs are required to control the condition and reduce the likelihood of secondary neuronal involvement. For epilepsy patients, it is essential not to engage in strenuous activities or expose themselves to mental stress in daily life. If the patient's epilepsy can be clearly identified as originating from a specific area, surgery to remove the epileptic focus can also be considered as a treatment option.