Question
Why do children get epilepsy?
Answer
The causes of pediatric epilepsy are numerous, including infections of the central nervous system, brain development anomalies, various brain hypoxic-ischemic diseases, metabolic disorders, and poisoning. For the vast majority of children, spontaneous remission of epilepsy is possible. The treatment of pediatric epilepsy should start with monotherapy. As long as medication is taken regularly and follow-up examinations are conducted regularly, generally speaking, 65%-80% of children with epilepsy can completely control their condition. If the location of abnormal impulses is relatively concentrated and regular, surgery is a better option.