Patient's question:
Child has epilepsy. I heard that epilepsy has many types. I wonder what types of pediatric epilepsy are there? And how should I take care of it better? I want to get help: What types of pediatric epilepsy are there?Doctor's answer:
Hello, pediatric epilepsy is caused by abnormal discharges of neurons in the nervous system. The symptoms of pediatric epilepsy are usually related to the location of the epileptic focus. If the focus is in the motor area, it manifests as twitching of limbs; if it is in the sensory area, it presents as sensory abnormalities; if it is in the visual area, it causes visual abnormalities. Local muscle or limb convulsions. The duration may be relatively long, generally without loss of consciousness. After severe episodes, the muscles in the convulsed area may temporarily become paralyzed. Sudden loss of consciousness, cessation of breathing, foaming at the mouth, dilated pupils, eyes rolling upward or deviating to one side, limbs becoming rigid, and clenching fists begin to convulse. The episode lasts for 1-5 minutes, and after the episode, consciousness is unclear or drowsy, and it takes several hours to regain consciousness.