Patient's question:
When the nephew was born, he had a brief choking episode, but it has since resolved. Recently, he suddenly started experiencing twitching all over his body. The help needed: What are the causes of epilepsy in children?Doctor's answer:
The causes of children's epilepsy include:1. Brain development abnormalities: This is the most common cause of epilepsy in children, primarily characterized by focal or diffuse developmental abnormalities in the child's brain.
2. Near-drowning: Near-drowning of the pregnant woman during pregnancy or at the time of delivery, leading to ischemic hypoxic encephalopathy in the newborn, is an important cause of epilepsy.
3. Brain trauma: Brain damage caused by trauma or brain hemorrhage due to vitamin deficiency.
4. Genetic abnormalities.
5. Metabolic diseases.
6. Brain tumors, etc. It is also recommended to seek follow-up medical evaluation to clarify the condition. We hope this helps you. Wishing you a happy life.