Question
Parents of a child with convulsions are inquiring about the possibility of treating their child with traditional Chinese medicine, and are consulting about the common methods of Western medicine treatment, dosage calculation, traditional Chinese medicine treatment methods, the feasibility of combining traditional and Western medicine, the connection between cerebral palsy and infantile convulsions, the impact of medication on children’s brain development, and the treatment and prognosis of poor brain development.
Answer
The common clinical treatment for infantile convulsions is to control symptoms with oral medications such as Depakene, with dosages gradually increased based on the control situation and adjusted according to the condition. Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on comprehensive treatment of cerebral palsy symptoms, but currently, it cannot improve poor brain development through oral medications. Combined treatment of traditional and Western medicine requires consultation at professional hospitals, such as Beijing Children’s Hospital, Institute of Child Research, and Boai Hospital. The key lies in early detection, early treatment, and early recovery; timely treatment can help improve the condition.