Question
A 14-month-old baby experienced body arching and eye twitching three times, with a 24-hour EEG showing normal results. The doctor recommended taking anti-epileptic medication and asked about other treatment methods.
Answer
The EEG was normal, so the spasms may not be caused by epilepsy. Observation is the main approach for now. The baby had only one episode. The side effects of anti-epileptic drugs are significant, so medication should be used only after confirming epilepsy. Traditional Chinese medicine can be considered first, as the spasms are believed to be caused by internal wind in the liver, and calming the liver and subduing yang herbs can be used for treatment. If spasms occur frequently, then consider using anti-epileptic drugs.