Patient's question:
My good colleague just gave birth to a child recently, but the child has been in poor health since birth. At first, it was thought that the child's condition wasn't serious, but later, the child began experiencing frequent convulsions. At the same time, symptoms similar to limb spasms also appeared. After examination, it was discovered that the child had epilepsy.What kind of help is needed: Will a condition like this in a child affect intellectual development?
Doctor's answer:
Each recurrence of epilepsy causes certain harm to the patient. If epilepsy recurs repeatedly, the harm to the patient is significant. During a recurrence, loss of consciousness can lead to physical injuries from falls, convulsions can cause bruises and scrapes, and abnormal mental states can result in self-harm or harming others. The high-frequency discharge of brain nerve cells directly harms the brain, gradually leading to memory loss and reduced intelligence in patients. Repeated recurrences also bring negative psychological effects such as fear and low self-esteem.The above is the advice regarding the question, "Does epilepsy interfere with a baby's intellectual development?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!