Is infantile spasms a manifestation of epilepsy?

Patient's question:

I am a purebred stay-at-home dad. During normal times, my wife is very busy with work, so I take care of the children at home. However, while taking care of the children, I noticed that they often have irregular spasms. I felt this was not normal, as it seemed like symptoms of epilepsy.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, infantile spasms are characterized by sudden and brief tonic contractions of the trunk muscles and bilateral limbs, often,。 The entire process of muscle contraction lasts approximately 1 to 3 seconds and frequently recurs in clusters.

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