Patient's question:
My son had a cold for a few days, and suddenly one day he had fixed gaze and constant convulsions. It took two hours for him to recover. When checked at the hospital, everything was normal. Could you please ask the doctor what the possible cause of this might be?Doctor's answer:
Consider the possibility that the child may have epilepsy. Epilepsy is a symptom caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, with causes including trauma, tumors, congenital developmental abnormalities, genetics, intracranial hemorrhage, etc. The severity of symptoms varies. Some manifest as minor seizures, while severe cases present as generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Patients with this condition should take medication reasonably according to their condition in daily life, and during seizures, they should be cautious of injuries and tongue bites. During acute episodes, luminal can be injected, or diazepam can be administered slowly intravenously. It is important to seek medical attention promptly.Advice: It is recommended that the child prevent colds and avoid fever. When a cold occurs, body temperature should be measured at regular intervals, and observation should be conducted first.