Patient's question:
My daughter is seven years old. Last year, in the 11th month of the lunar calendar, she had a high fever and had a seizure. During the seizure, her mouth turned purple, and then she vomited. This year, in the 4th month of the lunar calendar, on the 5th, the 7th, and the 9th, her eyes kept rolling upwards. She said that rolling her eyes made her feel uncomfortable, and she knew everything. Then, on the 28th of the 5th lunar month, my daughter had a nosebleed. She said she had to pinch her nose hard. If she didn’t pinch it hard, one side of her nose felt uncomfortable. Then, on the 30th of the 5th lunar month, she kept stretching her hands. She said she had to stretch them hard, or her wrist bones would feel uncomfortable. What could be happening?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this situation is considered to be epilepsy. An electroencephalogram (EEG) can be performed to aid in diagnosis. The main symptoms include behavioral abnormalities accompanied by seizures, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness. Carbamazepine tablets can be used for treatment, and gamma knife treatment may be necessary if needed. Avoid spicy and irritating foods.We know that pediatric epilepsy can cause significant harm to children. If it is not treated promptly or if the treatment method is incorrect, its progression can be rapid, bringing great harm to the patient. Therefore, parents should pay close attention to their child's condition and seek timely medical treatment.