Patient's question:
The child has epilepsy, but previously when episodes occurred, they were usually just staring and ignoring people. Recently, however, it seems to be constantly experiencing twitching. Is this a symptom of a grand mal seizure? The assistance needed: The symptoms of grand mal epilepsy in children are manifested asDoctor's answer:
Epilepsy grand mal seizures, also known as generalized seizures, involve more than half of the cases with prodromal symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, upper abdominal discomfort, and disturbances in sound, light, and smell. During a seizure (the severe pain recurrence phase), some patients may first emit a sharp cry, followed by loss of consciousness and falling, accompanied by generalized muscle rigidity, hesitant breathing, and the head and eyes may turn to one side. Within seconds, there is a series of convulsive spasms, which gradually soften. Family members should still pay attention to promptly taking the child for treatment to control the epilepsy condition and prevent frequent recurrence of epilepsy.