Question
A 7-year-old boy, a friend’s child, is having seizures and aggressive behavior that he cannot control, falling to the ground. How should pediatric epilepsy be treated?
Answer
The recurrence of epilepsy is due to damaged brain neurons, which lead to an imbalance in electrical impulses within the brain. To avoid recurrence, it is necessary to repair the damaged neurons and restore the balance of electrical impulses in the brain. Epilepsy patients need to continue medication treatment and should not arbitrarily reduce or stop taking medication, as this may worsen the condition. In addition, it is important to avoid triggers such as high fever, fatigue, and dehydration.