Patient's question:
After the child had a seizure due to a fever of 38.4°C, for the past half month, he has been experiencing irregular breathing during naps—sometimes slow, sometimes fast—with occasional pauses and holding his breath. His eyes are usually closed, but sometimes they open slightly, and his eyeballs move around. His hands and feet tremble frequently, with the amplitude sometimes large and sometimes small. What could be the reason, doctor? Every time I notice him breathing rapidly and holding his breath, I gently call his name, always afraid he might have another seizure. It’s so exhausting! During the day, he plays well and shows no symptoms. Could this be a benign minor seizure? How can it heal on its own?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, it is possible that the child may have a deep sleep type epilepsy. There are many causes of epilepsy, such as intergenerational inheritance, trauma, cranial brain injury, brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, etc., which can all lead to it. Different causes require different treatments. It is recommended that you take the child to a regular hospital as soon as possible for a thorough examination of the head CT and EEG. Based on the examination results, targeted treatment should be adopted. Follow the doctor's advice and take antiepileptic drugs on time. Pay attention to letting the child rest more, maintain emotional stability, avoid overwork and excessive fatigue, ensure sufficient deep sleep, and maintain a proper diet.