Patient's question:
Son is 9 years old, suffering from epilepsy for over 2 years. The EEG shows spikes and slow waves in the central, temporal, and occipital regions. The main characteristics of the seizures are ( is not translated), swallowing (swallowing is not translated), and they last only for a short time, around ( is not translated). Previously, there were corner of the mouth twitches (corner of the mouth twitches is not translated), but now the most prominent symptom is ( is not translated). The seizures usually occur about an hour after falling asleep. This has been observed for half a year.Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is caused by abnormal discharges of brain neurons, and it generally requires tests such as an electroencephalogram (EEG), a head CT, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to be diagnosed. Treatment methods using traditional Chinese medicine include calming the liver and dispelling wind, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and calming the mind and nourishing blood. These methods can achieve the goal of curing through traditional Chinese medicine treatment.The medication for epilepsy requires a long duration, and it is not advisable to stop taking the medication halfway. Regular follow-up checks should also be conducted for the child.