Question
Children are prone to catching colds and fevers, and intravenous infusion is often necessary. Can intravenous infusion trigger infantile epilepsy?
Answer
It is recommended to visit the neurology department of the hospital for an EEG and CT scan to determine whether the problem is primary or secondary, as well as the type of epilepsy, so that targeted treatment can be administered. Epilepsy treatment consists of etiological treatment and medication treatment. If the cause is clear and can be resolved, etiological treatment is chosen; if the cause is unclear or cannot be resolved, medication treatment is the only option. Depending on the frequency of your epilepsy seizures, you may need to take anti-epileptic medication for long-term treatment. Anti-epileptic drugs include traditional medications (such as carbamazepine, valproic acid, etc.) and new-generation medications (such as levetiracetam, topiramate, etc.). There is no significant difference in efficacy between the two, but new-generation medications have fewer side effects and higher safety, although they are also more expensive. Remember not to stop medication suddenly or change medications abruptly; instead, gradually reduce the dosage. It is advisable to stick with a specific medication and avoid random changing it to prevent an increase in the frequency of epilepsy seizures.