Can children be cured of epilepsy?

Childhood epilepsy is a neurological syndrome caused by brain dysfunction. The cause of the disease is complex, and the therapeutic effect is related to a variety of factors. Generally, at least 3-5 years of treatment is needed, and if the child does not suffer from seizures due to any reason during this period, the child can be considered clinically cured. If the onset of epilepsy is related to congenital neurodevelopmental deficiencies, some children can be relieved on their own and stop having seizures as they get older; some children can also be clinically cured through regular medication, which can bring epilepsy under complete control, with no more seizures and normalization of the electroencephalogram. However, the onset of epilepsy in children is usually related to abnormal ganglionic discharges and abnormal development of the hippocampus, which has a lower possibility of cure and is more prone to recurrence, and requires long-term oral medication such as carbamazepine, diazepam, and sodium valproate, to prevent the disease from progressing. Therefore, if the cause of the disease is clear, it is recommended to actively treat the cause of the disease. If the cause of the disease is not clear, at present, the main drug control is mainly based on the type of epilepsy, the choice of medication, need to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to use the medication, and can not arbitrarily reduce the amount of drugs and stop the medication. Surgery can be used when medication is not effective. In addition, children should avoid touching or biting their tongues during seizures.