Patient's question:
The baby just started kindergarten and is quite active in class. However, recently, the mother noticed that the baby has been having frequent muscle twitches and difficulty concentrating. After visiting the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it was a symptom of pediatric epilepsy. So, can pediatric epilepsy be cured?Doctor's answer:
Firstly, based on your description, the patient is likely suffering from secondary epilepsy. Since the child is in the growth phase, it is recommended to seek treatment as early as possible. Epilepsy, although a chronic condition, does not mean it cannot be cured. Clinically, most antiepileptic drugs work by reducing the excitability of brain cells to prevent seizures. (As brain cells are in the developmental stage during childhood,) long-term medication can easily lead to brain cell hypoxia, edema, memory decline, personality changes, and dull reaction. If the seizures occur repeatedly over a long period, it may eventually result in intellectual decline, and gradually, the patient may lose the ability to work or even perform daily self-care!Epilepsy attacks are primarily caused by abnormal discharges of brain neurons. These abnormal discharges occur due to damaged brain neurons. Therefore, restoring the normal function of neurons can enable the brain to produce micro biological electricity in an orderly manner. Based on the extent of the damage to the patient's brain neurons, a professional and specific etiology can be identified, pinpointing the exact focus of epilepsy. Conducting an effective, systematic, and targeted repair can achieve a clinical cure! This will completely eliminate epilepsy attacks, ultimately leading to a clinical cure for epilepsy.