Patient's question:
What are the common causes of epilepsy in children? Last year, I took my child to the hospital for a thorough examination because the child frequently experienced episodes of limbs stiffness. The result was epilepsy, and now the child is already under treatment. What kind of help do you need: What are the common causes of epilepsy in children?Doctor's answer:
Genetic factors across generations. This is the most common factor in epilepsy. Generally, in families with a history of epilepsy, or with congenital central nervous system diseases, or with heart malformations, the risk of developing epilepsy significantly increases.2. Trauma: Intracranial birth injuries are a common cause of symptomatic epilepsy in childhood. Damage, abrasions, and cerebral edema can also lead to softening of local brain tissue, potentially resulting in the formation of epileptic foci later on. Approximately 5% of adults experience a recurrence of epilepsy after closed head trauma, while severe and open head trauma have a higher recurrence rate, reaching up to 30%.