Patient's question:
The child of my neighbor, Zhang, was playing in our community park last week when suddenly he fainted. At that time, he had convulsions in his hands and feet. An experienced elderly person said the child was having a seizure. Fortunately, this situation lasted only about ten seconds.Doctor's answer:
Hello, epilepsy can occur in all age groups. The incidence of epilepsy in children is higher than in adults, and it tends to decrease with age. However, during old age (65 years and older), the incidence of epilepsy rises again due to an increase in cerebrovascular diseases, dementia, and neurodegenerative conditions.We know that pediatric epilepsy can cause significant harm to children. If it is not treated promptly or if the treatment method is incorrect, the condition progresses rapidly, posing great harm to young children. Therefore, parents should pay close attention to their children's condition and seek timely medical treatment.