Treatment duration and dosage of valproic acid and subclinical hypothyroidism incidence in pediatric epilepsy patients
Background Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder characterized by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.1 Prolonged administration of valproic acid at therapeutic doses can disrupt thyroid function, leading to subclinical hypothyroidism.This condition is marked by elevated thyroid Parking Sensor Kit stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, wit