Patient's question:
Hello: My name is Yang, and I am from Changge. My child is about to turn four years old. In the past few months, they have occasionally experienced night terrors. They usually go to sleep around 9 o'clock at night, but around 11 o'clock, they suddenly sit up, look vacant, speak incoherently, clench their fists tightly, sweat profusely, and have convulsions. This lasts for about three minutes, after which they fall back into a deep sleep. They are completely normal until the next morning. Recently, the frequency of these episodes has increased, happening almost every night. I am worried it might be an early symptom of epilepsy. I sincerely request the doctor's diagnosis and guidance! Thank you!!!Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up to rule out the possibility of epilepsy and other conditions. What is the situation? Targeted treatment should be adopted, with a focus on avoiding excessive crying in the child. If there is cerebral palsy in this case, active rehabilitation treatment should be carried out, which can reduce the chances and severity of leaving behind sequelae. Anticonvulsant drugs may be used when necessary to prevent seizures.We know that pediatric epilepsy can cause significant harm to children. If it is not treated in time or if the treatment method is incorrect, its progression is rapid, and it can bring great harm to the child. Therefore, parents should pay close attention to the child's condition and take them for treatment in a timely manner.