Question
Recently, my child had a high fever, which improved after treatment. However, soon after, they experienced headaches, dizziness, and fever symptoms. A lumbar puncture ruled out bacterial infection, and the diagnosis was encephalitis. After taking Western medicine, the dizziness subsided, but they began to have seizures and became unconscious.
Answer
Epilepsy triggered by viral encephalitis is a delayed-onset neurological disorder. It is caused by prolonged ischemia in damaged nerves, leading to regional microcirculatory obstruction and resulting in disordered autonomic nervous function, causing intermittent seizures. Combined treatment with traditional Chinese and Western medicine can improve regional microcirculation in the nervous system, with early treatment being crucial. Providing magnetic resonance imaging can further guide treatment. The chances of success in treating functional issues are higher, while treating organic issues is more challenging.