Question
A father inquired about how to medicate his four-year-old son’s epilepsy. The child had a sudden onset of the disease at one year old, with initial symptoms being mild, consisting of only nodding and twitching of limbs. However, as the child grew older, the symptoms became more severe. He wanted to know how to select and use medication for treating epilepsy in a four-year-old child.
Answer
When treating childhood epilepsy, whether using lamotrigine, phenytoin sodium, carbamazepine, or valproate, the appropriate medication should be chosen based on the individual patient’s cause and type of seizures. Long-term and uninterrupted use of medication is crucial for maintaining therapeutic levels and preventing recurrence. Additionally, parents should ensure that the child takes the medication correctly and adopt appropriate preventive care measures.