Question
My child is only 2 years old, and I’m worried that epilepsy might affect his future intellectual development.
Answer
Epilepsy can cause structural damage to the child’s brain tissue and metabolic abnormalities, which may lead to accidental death, memory impairment, intellectual decline, and various adverse psychological states, such as isolation, rebelliousness, self-destructiveness, depression, and anxiety. Additionally, children with epilepsy often cannot receive normal education, leading to their development lagging behind their peers in all aspects.