Patient's question:
A few days ago, the baby had some heart fire! She vomited twice at night. After having lunch, she was playing on an adult's lap. Suddenly, her eyes widened and her face and lips turned purple, then she lost consciousness. She was only brought back to consciousness at the clinic by pressing on her Ren Zhong point. Was it because she was choked by phlegm or some other reason? She used to...Doctor's answer:
If the electroencephalogram (EEG) shows abnormalities, the baby has a higher likelihood of suffering from epilepsy. If the seizures recur repeatedly without a clear cause, it is considered primary epilepsy. If it is secondary to intracranial tumors, trauma, infections, parasitic diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, or systemic metabolic disorders, it is classified as secondary epilepsy.Recommendations: It is advised to undergo further diagnosis at a regular hospital, including an electroencephalogram (EEG), electroencephalographic topography, dynamic EEG monitoring, and a cranial CT scan. If the seizures persist, antiepileptic drugs such as carbamazepine or sodium valproate should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. The treatment of epilepsy requires a systematic and standardized approach, and it is recommended to strictly follow the doctor's advice regarding medication.
Lifestyle Management: Pay attention to controlling various emergency measures:
1. Western medicine anesthesia → diazepam (stabilizing dose): 10–20 mg administered intravenously, which can immediately stop the seizure! However, it must be noted: the anesthetic rate should not exceed 2 mg/minute! If respiratory depression occurs, the anesthesia should be immediately stopped!
2. Acupuncture: During a recurrence, use 1–1.5-inch filiform needles to rapidly manipulate the "Neiguan" acupoints on both arms. The seizure can be stopped shortly afterward. Neiguan is located two inches above the wrist crease, between the two tendons.