Question
My son was diagnosed with hyperthermia syndrome in a children’s hospital, which later transformed into epilepsy, causing him to cry and be restless at night. After six days of neurology treatment, there has been no improvement. Are there any good suggestions?
Answer
Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterized by temporary brain dysfunction caused by sudden abnormal discharge of neurons in the brain. It can be classified into primary and secondary types, and according to the type of seizure, it can be categorized as major seizures, minor seizures, and others. When treating epilepsy, it is recommended to choose safe, effective, reasonably priced, and easily accessible medications based on the type of seizure. For example, phenobarbital can be used for major seizures, and phenytoin sodium for complex partial seizures. The dosage of medication should start from the lower limit of the usual dose and gradually increase until the seizures are controlled without serious side effects. In addition, epilepsy patients need to adjust their psychology, self-relieve stress, and seek professional help when necessary to avoid psychological problems.