Multiple episodes of fainting with eyes open and mouth closed, spitting foam - is it epilepsy?

Patient's question:

A 10-year-old child has fainted 4 times. Each time they lose consciousness, their eyes are open and their mouth is closed, with foam coming out. Is it epilepsy?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, based on your description, it is likely to be epilepsy. Epileptic seizures are generally characterized by symptoms such as foaming at the mouth, whole-body convulsions, biting the tongue, and fainting. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for an electroencephalogram (EEG) test.

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