Patient's question:
Child suddenly drools after falling asleep at night, experiences muscle cramps, and loses pain sensation for a short period. What could be the reason?History of previous treatment and its effectiveness: The first time this situation reoccurred, what kind of assistance is needed: Want to know if there is an illness.
Doctor's answer:
When sleeping, sudden twitching may occur, which could be a seizure. It could also be a recurrence of hypoxia or bleeding in the brain. At the same time, check the baby's weight to ensure it is normal and rule out central nervous system infection.Advice: You can have a cranial CT scan and a 24-hour dynamic EEG to help diagnose the condition. If the hypoxia is severe, oxygen therapy and the use of neuroactive agents may be necessary. If the EEG is abnormal, medication to sedate the brain may be required.