Patient's question:
What are the negative impacts on children with epilepsy? The child's academic performance has recently improved rapidly, and epilepsy seizures have also become more frequent. Will this continue to have negative impacts on the child? What kind of help is needed: What are the negative impacts on children with epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
Causing a decline in children's intelligence: Primary brain damage and brain damage caused by repeated, long-term seizures of certain types of epilepsy can have varying degrees of negative impact on a child's intelligence, behavior, and worldview. This is precisely the most heart-wrenching aspect for many parents.Causing physical injuries to children: Epilepsy, whether it manifests as grand seizures or minor episodes, can cause physical injuries of varying severity in children. The extent of the injury can range from mild soft tissue damage to severe conditions that may lead to fractures.