Question
How should one handle a five-year-old child with precocious puberty?
Answer
To address a child’s precocious puberty, it is necessary to inquire about the medical history and conduct necessary examinations, including electroencephalograms, cranial CT scans, and magnetic resonance imaging, to confirm the diagnosis before appropriate treatment can be administered. Common medications include traditional antiepileptic drugs such as carbamazepine and sodium valproate, as well as newer antiepileptic drugs like lamotrigine, topiramate, oxcarbazepine, and valproate. Treatment can then be tailored to the specific symptoms after diagnosis.