Question
My son is now 14 months old. He was diagnosed with infantile spasms at three months old and has been undergoing continuous treatment ever since, but the effects have not been good. Now, the child is still having seizures and his intelligence does not seem normal. What are some good treatment methods?
Answer
For the treatment of infantile spasms, the primary approach is medication, with the first step being to determine the cause and use antiepileptic drugs for treatment. Hormonal medications can be considered in the early stages. Infantile spasms are usually central nervous system disorders caused by abnormal discharge in the brain or abnormal brain nerve function, and it is recommended to identify the cause before treating the symptoms.