Patient's question:
The child was playing by himself a few days ago when suddenly he had a twitch. I was startled at the time, but it passed after a while. I didn't feel at ease, so I took him for a thorough check-up. The doctor said it was epilepsy. Although medication has been prescribed and the child's condition has improved significantly, I worry it might affect his intelligence.Doctor's answer:
Childhood epilepsy is a highly complex syndrome caused by abnormal brain function. Childhood epilepsy greatly interferes with the transformation and growth and development of children, as the nervous system and physical growth and development of children are still immature. Frequent recurrence is extremely detrimental to the intellectual and mental growth and development of children. The daily treatment for epilepsy patients primarily involves symptomatic treatment. Patients can take many oral medications, supplement with various vitamins, and pay attention to self-care, proper diet, and avoid cold foods. We hope that epilepsy patients can recover as soon as possible! Thank you!