Question
Is there a safer method to control epilepsy symptoms in children?
Answer
In the treatment of epilepsy, many antiepileptic drugs can effectively control the condition by suppressing the excessive excitement of brain neurons. However, long-term use of these medications may lead to side effects such as memory loss, slow reactions, and liver and kidney damage. It is important to emphasize that medication treatment can only address the symptoms, not the root cause. Because epilepsy is a disease, and epilepsy seizures are its symptoms. Epileptic seizures occur due to damaged brain neuron cells, leading to abnormal discharges. Therefore, to completely control epilepsy seizures, it is necessary to repair damaged neuron cells, balance abnormal discharges, and thus completely eliminate seizures.