Can epilepsy in children be cured?

1. How to recognize a seizure? When faced with repetitive behaviors due to neurological disorders, you need to determine if they are epilepsy. Seizures are classified into two types as generalized or partial seizures.
Generalized seizures: all areas of the brain are involved. The person may scream or make a sound, stiffen for a few seconds to a minute, and then twitch in the arms and legs, then slow down and stop, usually with the eyes open. The patient may stop breathing, then take a deep breath. Consciousness is regained slowly, and the person may be confused for a period of time from a few minutes to a few hours. Partial seizures: only part of the brain is involved, so only part of the body is affected. Depending on the part of the brain with abnormal electrical activity, clinical symptoms can vary. If the part of the brain that controls hand movement is involved, then only the hand can exhibit rhythmic movements or continuous twitching. If other areas of the brain are involved, symptoms may include sensory disturbances such as a feeling of fullness or repetitive movements such as smirking. Sometimes people have partial convulsions, lightheadedness, or confusion. This could be a sign of a cognitive impairment seizure.

2. Is Epilepsy Dangerous? Epilepsy in children is a common neurological disorder characterized by unexplained muscle twitching. Children are also the most affected subjects with consequences ranging from simple to dangerous such as the risk of neurological defects, reduced quality of life, accidents, injuries in daily activities, etc. ... However, with early detection and proper treatment, most people can live with this disease. Let's find out if epilepsy is dangerous in the content below.
Effects on brain function: seizures occur due to disturbances in brain electrical activity, leading to changes in nerve organization. Repeated seizures cause brain damage, long-term leading to impaired memory function, emotional control and behavior of the child. Causes other neurological disorders such as emotional disturbances (irritability, temper, mania, depression, ...). This indirectly affects the children's learning ability as well as the need to integrate into the community and bond with family members and friends. Accidents in daily life: Seizures often happen unexpectedly in daily life, making children more likely to fall while playing or living in dangerous areas such as stairs, balconies, houses. kitchen, swimming pool, ... Watch now: Epilepsy in children: What you need to know

3. Treatments for epilepsy in children Before the effects of epilepsy in children on learning as well as daily activities, many parents wonder if epilepsy in children can be cured. are not ? The methods applied in the treatment of epilepsy include:
Antiepileptic drugs: is the most common treatment method, it is necessary for children to take it exactly as prescribed by the doctor and on time, do not arbitrarily stop the drug. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any unusual symptoms while taking this medicine. The ketogenic diet is a low-carb and high-fat diet, where 80-90% of the energy comes from fat. This diet has been used to treat epilepsy for centuries, but the mechanism is not clear. However, this diet does not provide enough vitamins, so it is necessary for children to supplement with vitamins and minerals. Vagus nerve stimulation: small energetic electrical impulses are sent to the brain from one of the vagus nerves. Children can trigger an electrical impulse by holding a small magnet on the battery when they feel a seizure is about to happen. Surgery: although medication can control most seizures in patients with epilepsy. However, about 30% cannot tolerate the side effects of antiepileptic drugs, so surgery may be an option. The goals of surgery are to remove the area of ​​the brain that causes seizures, disrupt the nerve pathways that carry nerve impulses through your brain, and implant a device to treat epilepsy. Watch now: Epilepsy rehabilitation in children

4. Living with a child with epilepsy Blow out flames and candles: be careful in the kitchen. Gas cooking surfaces or open flames, such as grills, can cause burns or even fire if a child or his or her clothing touches them during a seizure. Keep the house neat and out of clutter: keep things organized, remove sharp objects, clean up children's toys and other loose items regularly. Secure furniture and cushions: Secure TVs, computers, and other heavy objects to a wall or heavy table so they don't fall on your child when he or she suddenly falls due to a seizure. Wrap hard objects such as rubber or silicone faucets, cover corners of tables, chairs, and walls with cushions. Share with everyone: you never know when or where a seizure will happen to your child. That's why you should tell the people around you (neighbors, teachers, ... anyone who sees your child every day) most often that your child has epilepsy, which means they may have epilepsy. do to help you if you need. Thus, epilepsy in children is a common neurological disorder. However, with early detection and proper treatment, most people can live with this disease. Current epilepsy treatments include: lifestyle changes, nutrition, medication, and possibly surgery if needed.
Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals with the function of examination, treatment, screening and diagnosis of many diseases, including epilepsy. Especially to bring high efficiency in medical examination and treatment, Vinmec now also designs many accompanying medical services performed by leading specialists at home and abroad.
Besides, Vinmec is also fully equipped with imaging equipment to identify diseases and classify epilepsy stages such as: Endoscopy, CT scan, PET-CT scan, MRI, EEG, etc. .. When the stage of the disease is determined, the doctors will advise and give an effective treatment plan.