Patient's question:
My brother's newly born daughter is very cute. When I visited her, I felt something was off. I noticed she was nodding frequently, and her chin was trembling and twitching. It seemed she might have epilepsy. I want to know what are the main symptoms of infantile epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
The symptomsbrief episodes of muscle twitching in the limbs and face, often accompanied by upward rolling of the eyes, staring, or strabismus, and confusion. Sometimes, it may include foaming at the mouth or twitching of the corners of the mouth, pauses in breathing, and a bluish complexion. The duration of an episode can range from a few seconds to several minutes, and it may recur repeatedly, sometimes even in a continuous state. If medical attention is not sought promptly and anticonvulsant measures are not taken, it can be life-threatening.