Patient's question:
Six months after the first episode of fever, it was just shrugging and hunching the shoulders. Later, it occasionally recurred, but other aspects were normal, including (turning over, sitting, crawling), so it wasn't taken seriously. Around nine months, the episodes increased, becoming nodding and hugging-like movements. The hospital diagnosed it as infantile spasms. The MRI was normal, but the EEG was abnormal. Medication was started. After beginning the medication, the body continued to soften, but the episodes were controlled. There were two or three relapses due to missed doses and a cold in between. Now at seventeen months, the condition has been controlled for about three months. Currently, the child's arms and legs seem fine, but the waist is weak. Before medication, the child was normal, but after starting medication, crawling became unstable, and falls were frequent, often with the head hitting the ground first. Now, holding onto the sofa, the child can walk for a short distance but is still unstable and cannot stand alone.Doctor's answer:
Children with epilepsy are suitable for family rehabilitation, especially those with infantile spasms. It is recommended to come to the outpatient clinic for training guidance and family rehabilitation. We know that infantile spasms can cause significant harm to children. If treatment is not initiated promptly or if the wrong treatment method is used, the condition can progress rapidly, causing great harm to the patient. Therefore, it is crucial to seek professional medical treatment in a specialized hospital in a timely manner. This is the key.