Patient's question:
How to suspect childhood benign epilepsy? My child has occasionally experienced limb convulsions and seizures after the last high fever, sometimes accompanied by foaming at the mouth and confusion. What kind of help is needed: How to suspect childhood benign epilepsyDoctor's answer:
Based on the symptoms you described, it is considered that the child may have epilepsy. Epilepsy is a disease characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal discharges of brain neurons. The main causes include hereditary factors, meningitis, high fever, and sequelae of trauma, among others. It is recommended that you take the child to the hospital for thorough examinations such as an electroencephalogram (EEG) and a brain CT scan. These tests can help diagnose the type of epilepsy. Through these examinations, the nature of the disease can be determined, allowing for timely and appropriate medication and treatment. Additionally, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest, avoid overexertion and excessive work, and refrain from consuming spicy and foods.