Patient's question:
Epilepsy Medication Issues for ChildrenPatient Gender: Female
Patient Age: 2.5 years
Description of Problem: Since the child was diagnosed with epilepsy at 6 months old, her condition has been well-controlled. However, in the past six months, she has had two major relapses due to high fever. During one episode, she turned purple all over while having a seizure. Both episodes were triggered by colds. After taking a cold medicine called "Xiao'er An," she began to have a recurrence within less than 10 minutes. Therefore, I would like to ask whether the medications for colds, coughs, and fever in children with epilepsy should be different from those for normal children. Currently, the child has a cough, but she hasn’t taken any medicine yet, fearing that the wrong medication might trigger another seizure. Thus, I would like to ask what precautions I should take.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the medications you mentioned are all for normal children's use. When a child with epilepsy needs medication, it must be used with caution. If the child has a cold or cough, it is best to go to the hospital, receive a doctor's diagnosis and treatment, and then receive symptomatic treatment. This is very good for the child. Wishing the child healthy growth!We know that infantile spasms cause significant harm to children. If they are not treated in time or if the treatment method is incorrect, the condition progresses rapidly, which can bring great harm to young children. Therefore, it is crucial to seek professional medical treatment at a specialized hospital in a timely manner. This is the key.