Patient's question:
A 7-month-old boy without fever, cold, or any apparent reason for seizures. His eyes are straight, he shows no response to calls, and his hands and feet are stiff. His face turns pale. Over the past month, he has had 3 seizures. After each seizure, he cries and then falls asleep. He has only vomited foam once. He has been tested for trace elements, an electroencephalogram (EEG), and a CT scan at the hospital, and all results were normal. The experts concluded that he is calcium-deficient and prescribed 4 boxes of (Golden Calcium). Four days after the examination, he had 2 more seizures after being startled, with the last one being more severe, involving foam while seizing. He immediately went to the hospital for another EEG, which showed no significant abnormalities. What condition could this be? Is it pediatric epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
Cannot be diagnosed. To diagnose epilepsy, it is necessary to observe whether consciousness is lost at the onset of the seizure, whether the motor symptoms are bilateral and symmetrical, and whether the electroencephalogram shows discharge in both hemispheres. You can review the blood calcium levels again for a clearer diagnosis.We know that pediatric epilepsy can cause significant harm to children. If it is not treated in time or if the treatment method is incorrect, its progression is rapid, and it can bring great harm to young children. Therefore, it is essential to seek professional medical treatment at a qualified hospital promptly. This is the key.