Patient's question:
My son had a cold for a few days, and suddenly one day he had fixed gaze and constant twitching. It took two hours for him to return to normal. When checked at the hospital, everything was normal. Could you please tell me what the possible cause of this might be?Doctor's answer:
Consider that the child may have epilepsy. Epilepsy is a symptom caused by abnormal discharges in the brain, with causes including trauma, tumors, congenital developmental abnormalities, genetics, intracranial hemorrhage, etc. The severity of symptoms varies. Some manifest as minor attacks, while severe cases present with generalized seizures. Patients with this condition should take medication reasonably according to their condition in daily life, pay attention to preventing injuries and tongue bites during convulsions, and in acute episodes, can be given phenobarbital injections or slow intravenous administration of diazepam. It is important to seek medical attention promptly.Advice: It is recommended that the child prevent colds and avoid fever. When a cold occurs, body temperature should be measured at regular intervals, and initial observation should be conducted first.