Epilepsy is a chronic recurrent transient brain dysfunction syndrome. It is characterized by abnormal neuronal discharges in the brain causing recurrent epileptic seizures. Epilepsy is one of the common diseases of the nervous system and is second only to stroke in prevalence. The three major questions about epilepsy treatment One of the questions is: Is epilepsy incurable? Many patients mistakenly view epilepsy as an incurable disease and often choose to let go of the negative attitude …… Under the influence of the wrong fear effect, children with epilepsy become a group of special children …… Many patients with epilepsy are often reluctant to go to regular hospitals out of low self-esteem …… Many patients mistakenly view epilepsy as an incurable disease and often choose to let go of their negative attitude. In fact, most epilepsy can still be effectively controlled if diagnosed early and treated with the appropriate formal treatment modalities. Because the etiology of epilepsy is complex, many central nervous system or systemic diseases can cause epilepsy. Therefore, if you have seizures, you can first go to a regular hospital for examination to identify the cause of the disease seizures and the type of epilepsy. For example, undergo a computer-controlled tomography (CT) scan or brain MRI and other necessary tests. In general, a CT scan helps to identify the source of the patient’s seizures. An EEG detects and records electrical impulses on the surface of the brain in order to check for any irregular electrical activity in the brain that can cause seizures, and helps to locate and determine the severity of the seizure and the type of epilepsy. Torture #2: Is the child with epilepsy mentally limited? Children with epilepsy seem to be a special group of children under the influence of previous false fear effects, and many parents fear that their children’s intellectual development will be hindered or even completely retarded as a result. In fact, the relationship between epilepsy and pediatric intelligence cannot be generalized; some children with epilepsy have completely normal intelligence, while others have slightly lower intelligence than normal children. In general, children with epilepsy caused by brain dysplasia, chromosomal abnormalities, and inborn metabolic abnormalities are often mentally retarded, and the more frequent the seizures and the younger the age of onset, the greater the potential impact on the child’s intelligence. Therefore, if seizures are controlled and treated early in the course of a child’s seizure, the adverse effects on the child’s intellectual development can be minimized. In addition, in order to minimize the frequency of seizures in children with epilepsy, parents need to pay extra attention to several details when arranging the daily routine for their children, such as avoiding excessive diet and water, not drinking stimulant drinks, staying away from high-salt foods, and ensuring adequate sleep. The third question: can folk remedies be “trusted”? Many people with epilepsy are often reluctant to go to regular hospitals due to low self-esteem, and rely on so-called folk remedies. In fact, blindly seeking medical help is not only ineffective in controlling seizures, but can easily delay the condition. In general, many epilepsies can be controlled and improved by various anti-epileptic medications and surgical treatments. It is important to note that the choice of medication should take into account the type of seizure stimulus, the patient’s living and working environment, the frequency and severity of seizures, and the type of epilepsy syndrome. When applying antiepileptic drugs, the following principles are recommended: First, when multiple antiepileptic drugs are available as treatment options, consider the adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs in combination with the patient’s condition. For example, an antiepileptic drug with a risk of hyperactivity would be inappropriate for the treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome. Second, antiepileptic drugs are selected based on the patient’s seizure type or seizure syndrome. For example, infantile spasms is an age-dependent epilepsy syndrome that primarily affects infants within one year of birth, and the use of sodium valproate, pro-adrenocorticosteroids, and glucocorticoids is a more appropriate pharmacological treatment. In contrast, Len-Georg syndrome is an age-dependent epilepsy of childhood, and treatment with sodium valproate, benzodiazepines, lamotrigine, or nonbanter is recommended. In childhood aphasic epilepsy is treated with sodium valproate or ethosuximide. For patients who cannot be controlled with regular medication, surgical treatment may be considered, such as removal of the brain tissue causing the epilepsy and blocking the conduction pathways of epileptic nerve impulses. This requires consultation with a physician to develop the most appropriate surgical treatment plan for each type of epilepsy. Please consult your physician to determine the most appropriate surgical treatment plan for each type of epilepsy.