Patient's question:
The child has a history of developmental delay. Later, it was discovered that there were tremors during shallow sleep, along with mild self-injurious and rebellious behavior. There is no history of epilepsy in the family, and the child has not experienced any loss of consciousness. A 24-hour EEG was conducted, which showed abnormal results, including multifocal electrical activity. There is a high suspicion of epilepsy, and it is recommended to undergo prenatal examinations. I want the doctor to take a look—is it epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is primarily caused by abnormal discharges of brain neurons, leading to symptoms such as limb twitching, confusion, and foaming at the mouth. Diagnosis is usually made by combining medical history, clinical symptoms, and electroencephalography (EEG). If the diagnosis is confirmed, treatment typically involves oral antiepileptic medications. It is important to monitor data, including blood pressure and epilepsy medication levels, to maintain stable control. It is still recommended to visit a neurology department for a thorough head MRI examination and developmental assessment.