What is the latest treatment of epilepsy

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I received a call from my mother this morning. My mother told me very sad that my cousin had epilepsy. My mother asked me if I could ask my doctor if there was any new way to cure epilepsy. Today, I'd like to talk about the latest treatment of epilepsy.

What is the latest treatment of epilepsy

First: at present, drug therapy is the main treatment for epilepsy at home and abroad. After regular antiepileptic drug treatment, about 70% of patients with epilepsy can be controlled, and 50% ~ 60% of patients can be cured after 2 ~ 5 years of treatment. Patients can work and live like normal people. Therefore, reasonable and regular antiepileptic drug treatment is the key.

Second: the general principle of choosing antiepileptic drugs: the correct classification of seizures and epilepsy syndrome is the basis of rational drug selection. In addition, the age (children, adults, the elderly), gender, accompanying diseases and potential side effects of antiepileptic drugs should also be considered.

Third: single drug therapy should be used as far as possible until the effective or maximum tolerable dose is reached. After failure of single drug therapy, combined drugs can be used. Drugs with different mechanisms of action, little or no drug interaction should be used as far as possible. Rational drug combination should be based on the best clinical effect.

matters needing attention

Now the treatment of epilepsy is mostly drug-based, and now drug-based treatment, the effect is good. Therefore, many patients with epilepsy choose drug treatment, but in the process of choosing drug treatment, we should also pay attention to whether drug treatment has any side effects.