Patient's question:
After the child had a seizure due to a fever of 38.4°C, for the past half month, he has been having irregular breathing during naps—sometimes slow, sometimes fast—with occasional pauses and holding his breath. His eyes are usually closed, but sometimes they open a little, and his eyeballs move around. His hands and feet tremble frequently, with varying degrees of intensity. What could be the reason, doctor? Every time I notice him breathing rapidly and holding his breath, I gently call his name, always afraid he might have another seizure. It’s so exhausting! During the day, he plays well and shows no symptoms. Could this be a benign minor seizure? How can it be cured on its own?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, it is possible that the child may have a deep sleep type epilepsy. There are many causes of epilepsy, such as hereditary transmission across generations, trauma, cranial brain injury, brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, etc., which can all lead to it. Different causes require different treatment methods. It is recommended that you take the child to a regular hospital as soon as possible for a thorough examination of the head CT and EEG. Based on the examination results, targeted treatment should be adopted. Follow the doctor's advice and take antiepileptic drugs orally on time. Pay attention to letting the child rest more, maintain emotional stability, avoid overwork and excessive fatigue, ensure sufficient deep sleep, and have a proper diet.