Patient's question:
Is childhood sleep epilepsy benign?Doctor's answer:
Seizures during sleep in children are a primary symptom of epilepsy. When a child has a seizure, symptoms such as twitching of the hands and feet, clenched fists, and upward rolling of the eyes may occur. When parents observe such a condition, they should strengthen their care for the child. During a seizure, parents should lay the child flat, remove any objects nearby that could pose a danger to the child, and fold a handkerchief and place it between the child's upper and lower teeth to prevent the child from biting their tongue and causing injury. Professional examination is necessary to determine the classification of the child's condition. If seizures during sleep in children are not treated promptly, they can directly affect the child's intellectual development.