Question
Can a six-year-old child with epilepsy undergo surgery for treatment?
Answer
Epileptic seizures are caused by an imbalance between excitation and inhibition in the central nervous system, which is related to changes in ion channels, neurotransmitters, and glial cells. Epilepsy in children is often genetically linked. After undergoing regular antiepileptic drug treatment, about 20% to 30% of patients still suffer from drug-resistant epilepsy. Currently, epilepsy surgery offers a new treatment option for these patients, with approximately 50% of drug-resistant epilepsy patients being able to control or cure seizures through surgery. You can consult doctors at professional epilepsy hospitals and follow their advice.