Question
The child was diagnosed with pediatric epilepsy at the end of July last year. Currently, the child is taking half a tablet of Depakene in the morning and evening, and one quarter of a tablet of Lamotrigine in the morning and evening. However, in the past week, the child has frequently had seizures and experienced two minor seizures within that week. The child has been diagnosed and treated at the 301 Hospital, following the doctor’s instructions. The parents are asking whether they should increase the medication dosage or if there are other treatment methods available.
Answer
Long-term medication use may cause side effects in children and can only suppress epilepsy. It is recommended to consider “128-channel electroencephalogram precise localization minimally invasive surgery” for the child, aiming for a one-time cure with high safety and low recurrence rate. At the same time, the child should pay attention to not having extreme emotional fluctuations in daily life, avoid getting angry, and should not watch TV or browse information. The diet should avoid spicy and irritating foods. It is suggested that parents arrange for further treatment for the child as soon as possible, wishing for the child’s early recovery.