Patient's question:
What should be done about absence epilepsy? It started at the age of 12, and after taking medication, it improved. There are no more episodes of absence seizures, but the EEG results are not good. No matter how much I cooperate with the doctor, there is no improvement in the condition. I am very worried, often making my parents anxious. What treatment should I follow now?Doctor's answer:
Mild epilepsy seizures are characterized by brief loss of consciousness, also known as absence epilepsy, and are primarily treated with medication and etiological therapy. Without medication, each remote attack can stop quickly on its own. Occasional recurrences can be managed through careful observation or medical diagnosis at a hospital. Frequent recurrences should be treated with appropriate antiepileptic drugs or traditional Chinese medicine. If there is a genetic disorder or brain injury, treatment should be implemented based on the underlying cause.