Other Treatment Options
- Ketogenic Diet: This diet contains a lot of fat, enough protein, and relatively few carbohydrates. It’s a diet intending to assist in controlling epilepsy in kids. When medication fails to control your child’s seizures, this treatment is often regarded as a second-line option.
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation: The vagus nerve of your child is stimulated during this treatment using an implanted device. The impulse blocks the aberrant electrical activity that is triggering seizures in their brains. Usually when first- and second-line medicines have failed, this treatment is considered.
- IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin): This is an immune system booster for children, made out of antibodies from healthy donors. A compromised immune system may contribute to epilepsy.
Conclusion
Dravet syndrome is a rare form of epilepsy that occurs in infants. It is caused by a genetic mutation in the SCN1A gene, making it difficult to prevent. Its most commonly symptom is fever. It is best that you immediately visit your doctor if you notice any of its symptoms in your child.
Reference:
[1]https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002049.htm
[2]https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/scn1a/
[3]https://drive.google.com/open?id=1n0JkME7uCmGPi0WA61JC__E39RWNF6sb
[4]https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/
[5]https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/eeg/about/pac-20393875