What are long-term seizure treatment options in children?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My son is 14 years old. He had a seizure 15 days before, during sleep, for 10 to 15 minutes. His EEG (electroencephalogram) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) are normal. His doctor suggested two options. We can either wait for the second attack or go for treatment with Val-Cr 300 (Sodium valproate combined with Valproic acid) for three to four years.
Kindly give your opinion.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have gone through the query. A person can develop two seizures without regaining consciousness in between or one episode of status epilepticus lasting for more than five minutes. Seizures occurring for 15 minutes require treatment, and it needs evaluation like EEG (electroencephalography), MRI brain (magnetic resonance imaging), serum calcium and electrolytes, and blood glucose.
Hope I have addressed all of your queries and concerns.
Do follow up whenever needed.
Thank you.
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