Question
How High is the Incidence of Pediatric Epilepsy?
Answer
The incidence of pediatric epilepsy is not easy to evaluate as high or low, but it can be confirmed that epilepsy in children is not uncommon. The specific cause of primary epilepsy has not been fully elucidated and may be related to factors such as hereditary transmission across generations, birth trauma, intrauterine distress, and difficulty breathing at birth. Treatment primarily involves the regular use of anti-epileptic medications. Currently, we cannot determine whether a child’s epilepsy is primary or secondary, so it is recommended to bring the child to a hospital neurology department for a follow-up examination. The doctor will conduct further checks to determine the type of epilepsy and guide specific anti-epileptic medication treatment.