Patient's question:
My daughter is 8 months old. Recently, over the past 10 days, I've noticed that she lowers her head and raises her shoulders, a bit like an adult stretching. [This is done while sitting, and there's no movement in her legs or feet]. Sometimes, she only raises one shoulder, with her head tilted towards the side of the raised shoulder. She does this about 10 times a day, which isn't very frequent. Dear kind doctor, what could be the reason for this? Is it serious? How should it be treated? Thank you very much for your answer.Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to first go to the hospital for an electroencephalogram (EEG) to check. If the EEG shows an epileptic wave, spike wave, or sharp wave, the diagnosis of epilepsy becomes more certain. After confirming the condition, appropriate treatment plans can be adopted based on the specific situation. Children have weaker immune systems, so they are more prone to pediatric general surgery issues. For parents, it is important not to panic and should promptly take their children to a specialized hospital for examination and treatment. Additionally, regular check-ups should be conducted for the child, and medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.