Patient's question:
What are the treatment methods for epilepsy? This is the second year of changing epilepsy, and now it hasn't recurred for several months. Recently, I feel my eyes are puffy. What is the reason, and how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Drug Treatment: The general principle of drug treatment for epilepsy is to start medication early, use adequate dosage, ensure accurate administration, and maintain long-term treatment. Once epilepsy is diagnosed, medication should be started immediately to control recurrence. The dosage should be sufficient to prevent epilepsy from recurring without causing drug toxicity. Blood drug concentration tests may be performed if necessary. The choice of medication should be determined based on different types or syndromes of epilepsy. Medication can generally be discontinued only if the patient has not had a recurrence for more than 2 years. When patients face epilepsy-related difficulties, we should actively conduct examinations and provide treatment, avoiding hesitation to seek medical attention. If epilepsy does not respond to treatment, it is important to promptly adjust the treatment plan.