Patient's question:
Consultation Description: The child is still very young, and for no apparent reason, they keep experiencing severe pain. I want to know what are the symptoms of infantile spasms? What are the symptoms of infantile spasms?Doctor's answer:
Infantile spasms, also known as West syndrome, is a type of epilepsy unique to the infantile period. It typically occurs at an early age and presents with a special form of severe pain. 90% of cases are accompanied by significant intellectual and physical developmental delays. Common causes include encephalitis, birth injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. It is more prevalent in males than females, with onset occurring from a few days after birth to 30 months, with the majority occurring between 3 to 9 months, with a peak between 4 to 6 months.