Question
A one-year-old child experienced two seizures, both occurring after falls and hitting their head. During each seizure, the child’s hands would tightly grip, and they would appear dazed. After waking up, they would want to sleep. They had been examined at Hunan Provincial Children’s Hospital, but the cause was not found. Later, after experiencing four seizures following falls, the child was hospitalized for a week and underwent an EEG examination, diagnosing the clinical symptoms as epilepsy. The child is currently taking sheep’s horn extract and an oral syrup medication, and is required to take medication for 3-5 years, with regular check-ups. Inquire about the possibility of using traditional Chinese medicine and the likelihood of recovery.
Answer
Epilepsy can be classified into primary and secondary types. Primary epilepsy refers to epilepsy with unknown causes, while secondary epilepsy can be traced back to an underlying or triggering lesion. Depending on the type of epilepsy and the risk of seizures, patients may face risks such as injuries or asphyxiation. There is currently no effective medication to cure epilepsy, but secondary epilepsy can be treated with surgery. Wishing you health.