Patient's question:
Hello, my child was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of nine. He experiences seizures within minutes of falling asleep, characterized by foaming at the mouth and twitching of the limbs. During the first seizure, his lips turned purple for a few seconds, but it resolved quickly. Now he is 12 years old, and he has had a total of four seizures. The second seizure was caused by stopping medication, while the third occurred two years later, meaning there was a two-year gap between the third and fourth seizures. The last seizure happened six months ago, also due to stopping medication. He had a seizure after only 1.5 days off the medication. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, during a seizure, quickly have the patient lie on their back, without using a pillow. Place a gauze-wrapped tongue depressor (or a toothbrush handle) between the upper and lower teeth to prevent the patient from biting their tongue. Then, loosen the collar and turn the patient's head to one side to allow oral secretions to drain out naturally, preventing saliva from entering the airway and causing aspiration pneumonia. At the same time, lift the patient's lower jaw to prevent the tongue from obstructing the airway due to the neck bending.Advice: Hello, epilepsy is a chronic disease. The causes of pediatric epilepsy are diverse, and the clinical manifestations vary. First, it is essential to identify the cause and confirm the diagnosis. Choose appropriate and suitable treatment. The child should follow the doctor's instructions to take medication on time and in the prescribed dosage. In most cases, the condition of the child can be controlled or cured.