Patient's question:
The child is 4 months and 20 days old. This afternoon, while the child was drinking from the bottle, they suddenly experienced a seizure involving their head and hands (shaking up and down). It lasted for about 10 seconds continuously. The child's eyes were closed, without any white eyes. They were still drinking milk during the seizure and were conscious. There was no fever or high temperature. The child has never had a seizure like this before, and neither the parents nor the family has a history of epilepsy.Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be a state of grand mal seizure, which refers to a clinical phenomenon caused by abnormal and excessive hypersynchronous discharge of brain neurons. Its characteristics are sudden and transient symptoms. Due to the different locations of the abnormally discharging neurons in the brain, there are various manifestations. It is recommended to first undergo an electroencephalogram (EEG) test and, if necessary, use phenytoin sodium for treatment. We know that pediatric epilepsy can cause significant harm to children. If it is not treated in a timely manner or if the treatment method is incorrect, its progression can be rapid, posing great harm to the child. Therefore, it is important to seek timely treatment at a professional hospital for standardized care, as this is the key.