Question
My 6-year-old child has epilepsy. After taking medication for half a year, there have been no seizures. Recently, I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who said that the problem is poor absorption in the small intestine (having bowel movements 2-3 times a day), being overly active, and dry skin in winter, which they attributed to ichthyosis. The practitioner claimed that these conditions are all caused by issues with the small intestine. Is this claim valid?
Answer
There are many treatment methods for epilepsy, and it is a long-term process. However, it is not incurable. Expert research has found that if treated promptly and with the correct method, up to 80% of patients can completely control seizures and achieve remission. Therefore, it is not an incurable disease. Western medicine has its advantages in treating epilepsy, as does traditional Chinese medicine. The best treatment is the one that suits the individual.