Patient's question:
My older brother's child is not yet one year old. Recently, the child has been experiencing some convulsions, and their consciousness is unclear, with their eyes not moving. Later, they were taken to the hospital for examination. The doctor said the child has epilepsy, but the cause of the disease is unknown. I'd like to learn more about this.Doctor's answer:
Hello, cranial birth injury is a common cause of symptomatic epilepsy in infancy. Contusions, hemorrhages, and ischemia can also lead to softening of local brain tissue, which may later become an epileptic focus. Approximately 5% of adults develop epilepsy after closed head trauma; severe and open head trauma have a higher incidence, reaching around 30%.We know that pediatric epilepsy has a significant impact on children. If it is not treated promptly or if the treatment method is incorrect, its progression is rapid, and it can bring great harm to the child. Therefore, it is essential to seek timely and professional medical treatment at a qualified hospital, as this is the key.