Question
My daughter was born in November 2004 and was diagnosed with pediatric temporal lobe epilepsy in December 2011 at the provincial children’s health care center. Her symptoms include multiple brief periods of blindness each day, as well as occasional fainting and weakness, which require a nap to fully recover. I am inquiring about where to find good treatment options.
Answer
Electroencephalogram (EEG) is an important tool for diagnosing epilepsy, and all suspected epilepsy cases should undergo standardized EEG examinations. Particularly, EEGs during an epilepsy seizure are most valuable. The goal of treatment for pediatric temporal lobe epilepsy is to control seizures and minimize the impact of medication side effects on intellectual development. The extent of the impact on intelligence varies with different types of epilepsy seizures; generally, the more frequent the seizures, the higher the likelihood of intellectual impairment. Therefore, seeking professional medical advice and developing an individualized treatment plan based on the condition is crucial.