Patient's question:
My son is three and a half years old. In the past three years, he has had three episodes of convulsions. Two of them were caused by sudden high fever. This time, we didn't measure his temperature in time, but he felt feverish. The MRI was normal, but the EEG showed epileptic waves. What could be the cause?Doctor's answer:
Suggestion: The situation is quite serious. It's best to go to a local hospital and find an expert for treatment. Alternatively, you can also come to Shanghai, one of the major cities, for treatment.Statistical data shows that the incidence rate of traumatic epilepsy is 0.5%-50%. It usually occurs after patients suffer a blow or impact, leading to a state of unconsciousness. The more severe the injury to the brain, the higher the likelihood of epilepsy.
Sometimes, clinical surgery can interfere with brain cells, causing dysfunction and leading to epilepsy. However, it cannot completely cure epilepsy and only provides temporary control. Long-term use may result in memory loss, reduced intelligence, slow reaction times, impaired liver and kidney function, and in severe cases, intellectual disability and hemiplegia.
The clinical manifestations of epilepsy vary and may include repeated convulsions, continuous nodding, loss of consciousness, sudden vomiting, and frequent falls.