Patient's question:
My child has been experiencing febrile seizures since they were a little over two weeks old and still have two more Fridays until their first birthday. They have had a total of four episodes of high fever seizures. The first one was when they were a little over one year old, and I've forgotten most of it because it was due to gastroenteritis. The high fever lasted for about ten minutes. I pressed the Ren Zhong point, which helped somewhat, but they rolled their eyes back, had purple lips, and pale faces. They were convulsing. The second time was when they were a little over two years old, and I've forgotten the duration. It was due to a respiratory infection, and the episode lasted for a very short time. It was also eye rolling and pale face, but the symptoms were lighter than the first time. Both of these times, their hands and feet were cold.The third time, due to a respiratory infection, the episode lasted about five to six minutes. They had convulsions, and after going to the hospital for an IV drip, they recovered. They returned home on their own in the afternoon.
The fourth time, due to a respiratory infection, they felt very cold after taking a bath. After putting on clothes and sitting to watch TV, I noticed something was wrong with their expression. Their eyes were straight. I pressed the Ren Zhong point for a few seconds, and they let out a sigh, and the symptoms improved. They looked a bit confused, but they could still walk and run. I took them to the hospital.
At the hospital, their temperature was over 38 degrees Celsius. I feel that each episode has been lighter than the previous one. So, is there a possibility that it's not epilepsy? The child's grandfather had epilepsy in his youth but was cured after treatment. The child's mother had a few minor episodes in childhood but has had no further attacks since adulthood.
Treatment history and effectiveness: These episodes were treated with IV drips for inflammation, and they recovered after the treatment.
Help needed: What should I do? What further tests should I undergo? I have taken them to several hospitals for MRI and EEG, but nothing significant was found.
Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you mentioned, the child has high fever seizures, but it cannot be ruled out that it is epilepsy because of the intergenerational genetic factors. Recommendation: The child should have an electroencephalogram (EEG) under natural deep sleep for more accurate results. It is recommended to go to Qilu Hospital in Shandong Province and consult Professor Sun Ruopeng for a definitive diagnosis. The above is the advice for the question "My child has had multiple seizures since childhood, except for two Fridays when they turned 18." I hope it helps you. Wish you good health!