Patient's question:
My son recently got epilepsy, and when he has a seizure, he twitches and foams at the mouth. It's very heart-wrenching to watch. He often has seizures without any warning, which is quite unsettling. I've heard from others that this condition is very difficult to cure, and I'm very worried about his future life. Hello, can epilepsy be treated with surgery?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy can be treated surgically. Generally, it is still recommended to start with medication. Many antiepileptic drugs are typically used. Once a drug and dosage that can completely control seizures are found, it should not be used merely orally. Medication is usually started with a small dose and then gradually increased. Nowadays, it is more commonly advocated to use one drug first. If one drug is successful, a second drug is then used.