Question
My daughter is four years and four months old and experiences mouth and eye twitching during sleep. She has been diagnosed with epilepsy. Which medication should she take?
Answer
Based on your description, all Western medications for epilepsy have side effects that can affect a child’s intellectual development and liver and kidney function. It is recommended to choose a formula of pure traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine can identify the cause, differentiate symptoms, adjust the body’s yin and yang properties, and prescribe medication accurately. Generally speaking, the side effects of traditional Chinese medicine are relatively small. It is suggested that you follow the treatment advice of a local professional doctor.