Question
A 8-year-old boy, a child of a friend of mine. She says her child is jumping around wildly, hitting people, and can’t control themselves, falling to the ground. How should pediatric epilepsy be treated?
Answer
Epilepsy can be treated effectively. Patients need to maintain long-term treatment and only discontinue medication after several years of remission (at least 2 years). Currently, drugs such as Debarbin tablets and Oxcarbazepine tablets are effective. In addition, attention should be paid to regular work and rest (daily routine), keeping warm, eating a light diet, ventilation, and drinking plenty of hot water, which are helpful in preventing the disease.