Patient's question:
The baby always twitches when sleeping at night. Is it due to calcium deficiency or epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a chronic disease caused by sudden, abnormal discharges of brain neurons, leading to temporary dysfunction of the brain. It is commonly known as "" (yángkuífēng) or "" (yángjiǎofēng). Clinically, it manifests as transient sensory disturbances, limb convulsions, loss of consciousness, behavioral abnormalities, or vegetative nervous system dysfunction, collectively referred to as an epileptic seizure. Epilepsy can be classified into grand mal seizures, petit mal seizures, focal seizures, and psychomotor seizures, all sharing the characteristics of intermittency, brevity, and stereotypy.Opinion and Suggestions: It is recommended that you seek timely examination at a reputable hospital for targeted treatment to avoid missing the optimal window for treatment. Wishing you a speedy recovery.