Patient's question:
At home, the baby doesn't seem to know what's wrong. Normally, when held in my hands, he's completely listless, with a vacant stare. When he was napping in the afternoon, I noticed his hands and feet had already started to twitch slightly. I want to understand what are the symptoms of epilepsy in babies? What kind of help is needed: What are the symptoms of epilepsy in babies?Doctor's answer:
A 3-year-old child frequently experiences episodes of staring, with a high possibility of epilepsy. Common causes of this condition include intracranial infection, tumor, traumatic brain injury, perinatal hypoxia, cerebrovascular disease, etc. During minor episodes of childhood absence seizures, there is a brief loss of consciousness, lasting less than 30 seconds, with sudden cessation of the episode and immediate full recovery of consciousness. These episodes occur without warning signs, and the child may frequently drop bowls and utensils during defecation. Major episodes involve loss of consciousness, sudden convulsions, and foaming at the mouth.