Patient's question:
My nephew is three and a half years old. He drools and often spits foam, but there have been no convulsions. He sought medical treatment in Shanghai, and the doctor said his symptoms are relatively mild and there is hope for recovery. It has been over a year now, and the child still frequently spits foam. We are very anxious. What can we do to stop him from spitting foam?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a chronic condition characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal discharges of brain neurons. Specific symptoms include sudden falls, foaming at the mouth, jaw clenching, limb convulsions, and confusion. Frequent foaming at the mouth is a symptom of epilepsy and may be considered a simple partial seizure.The diagnosis of epilepsy is primarily based on clinical symptoms, supplemented by evidence of epileptic discharge on an electroencephalogram (EEG) for confirmation. It is recommended to undergo an EEG examination at a regular hospital for timely treatment.