The latest treatment of epilepsy

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The child is eight years old, epilepsy was detected two years ago, has been insisting on treatment, after treatment improved, now to share the latest treatment of epilepsy.

The latest treatment of epilepsy

Treatment 1: diet treatment of epilepsy: diet as a method of treatment of epilepsy, mainly refers to the use of ketogenic diet. Only after resection of the epileptogenic area can the seizure free brain be achieved.

Treatment 2: vagus nerve stimulation: a pacemaker like stimulator was implanted subcutaneously into the left upper chest, and a wire connected the stimulator to the left vagus nerve.

Treatment 3: epilepsy is a disease that can be treated. It is not a firm conclusion that epilepsy can not be cured. Clinically, epilepsy is a treatable disease. The treatment of epilepsy can not only completely control seizures, but also enable the epilepsy patients who have been treated to obtain higher quality of life and even return to the society.

matters needing attention

Now the basic treatment of epilepsy or drug treatment, a small part of intractable epilepsy may choose surgical treatment. In my experience, don't believe the secret recipe of others. You must go to a regular hospital to see an epilepsy specialist. The doctor needs to ask for a detailed history and do the necessary examination. Only after the diagnosis can you prescribe the right medicine to the case.