Suggest treatment for west syndrome in a child
Patient: Dear all, my baby is suffering from West syndrome which was confirmed by EEG(hypsarrythmia) and visual symptoms. He is now 7 months old. It all started when he was 6 months and we took him for immunisation. After the Vaccine he had fever and was crying incessantly. though the fever was gone in 1-2 days but these infantile seizures started. He is taking Sabril 500mg ( Vigabatrin) two tablets per day, valparin and Blong (B vitamin). since last 3-4 weeks but not much relief as yet. Your suggestions and feedback awaited. Rupesh Doctor: Hi, you are taking correct drugs for west syndrome. You have to wait for atleast 3 months before going for another drug. There are very few drugs for treatment of west syndrome, sometimes steroids are also tried. Keep patience, everything will be alright.