Patient's question:
The daughter of my uncle, who had always been healthy, has become somewhat slow-witted since she developed epilepsy six months ago. Why are children with epilepsy prone to intellectual disability?Doctor's answer:
Epilepticus is a life-threatening emergency. If not treated promptly, it can lead to cerebral edema, herniation of the brain, and respiratory or circulatory failure, resulting in death. If family members notice a patient experiencing status epilepticus, they should immediately take them to the hospital. Before going to the hospital, if the home has phenobarbital injections, diazepam injections, or enemas, a single dose of medication can be administered, and then the patient should be taken to the hospital. After arriving at the hospital, it is important to report the onset process, medication administration time, and dosage to the doctor in detail to help the doctor understand the condition and provide appropriate treatment.Advice: Hello, based on the situation, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and symptomatic treatment.