Patient's question:
Age-related symptom description (main symptoms, onset time): Recurred at 1.5 years old, head nodding after waking up, crying after nodding, occurring about ten times in total, with an interval of about ten seconds, nodding two or three times in a night, accompanied by arm extension. Often nods while playing with toys during the day but rarely cries, sometimes smiles after nodding. At 2 years old, still unable to speak and walks unsteadily.Laboratory and examination results (examination time, content): 24-hour dynamic EEG: No abnormal waves observed during head nodding after waking up; during sleep, a few single, high-amplitude sharp-slow waves were observed in the right frontal area and right temporal area. 1.5T superconducting MRI.
Doctor's answer:
If it weren't for epilepsy, epilepsy is a condition characterized by convulsions caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. Your child's electroencephalogram (EEG) showed no abnormalities, so it's not epilepsy. It's best to start treatment as soon as possible. Long-term recurrent episodes can lead to slow growth and intellectual disability in children. You can consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.We know that infantile spasms can cause significant harm to children. If left untreated or if the treatment method is incorrect, the condition progresses rapidly, posing serious risks to the patient. Therefore, parents should pay close attention to their child's condition and seek timely medical treatment.