Patient's question:
Medical Description: The condition was diagnosed twice at the age of one. Each episode occurred after falling and hitting the head. There were no symptoms before the onset, but during the episode, the hands were clenched tightly, and the eyes were vacant. After waking up, the patient wanted to sleep.History of Treatment and Effects: On July 26, the child was taken to the children's hospital for an examination, but no symptoms were found. On August 4, after a fall, the child had four episodes in two days and was admitted to the children's hospital for a week. An electroencephalogram was performed. The doctor diagnosed it as clinical symptoms of epilepsy and prescribed Zhen Dang Jian (a traditional Chinese medicine) and an oral syrup.
Desired Help: The doctor said the medication should be taken for 3-5 years without interruption, and regular check-ups are required. Can this condition be treated with traditional Chinese medicine, and is there a possibility of a complete cure?
Doctor's answer:
Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous syndrome, which has a high probability of causing children to develop childhood epilepsy. It can also cause significant effects on various organs of the child, including the brain, skin, peripheral nerves, kidneys, etc. There is a possibility of symptoms such as facial sebaceous adenomas, epilepsy seizures, and intellectual decline.What are the symptomatic treatment methods for childhood epilepsy? The treatment for childhood epilepsy caused by this condition primarily involves medication. Commonly used drugs include rapamycin. If medication cannot control the seizures, surgical resection of the responsible nodules may be performed. In clinical practice, the therapeutic efficacy for treating childhood epilepsy has been very significant.