Patient's question:
At eleven months old, the baby suddenly had an episode with no fever. At the time, they were taking Mimi, and it was noticed that the baby's hands and feet were weak and limp, their eyes were rolling back, and their face turned purple. It was suspected that the baby choked on Mimi and nearly suffocated. After a few pats, the baby cried a few times and improved. The baby was not in good spirits. Within 3-5 minutes, they reached the rural hospital. Upon arrival, it was found that the baby's hands were clenched tightly, their eyes were rolling back, their jaw was clenched, their face was cyanotic, and they were having. The rural doctor pinched the baby's Ren Zhong point, and the baby woke up. The convulsions lasted for 2-3 minutes. They called 120 to go to the county hospital, and on the way, the baby vomited. A brain CT scan revealed that the baby had incomplete brain development and external hydrocephalus. The baby was given nutrition drugs for brain cells (Ganglioside Muscimol) for 10 days in the hospital and underwent a few days of rehabilitation before being discharged. At the time, the baby was completely normal with no abnormalities, and there was a noticeable bald spot at the back of the head (a ring of noticeably sparse hair), suspected to be due to low calcium convulsions. No further tests or treatments were conducted.Doctor's answer:
Your child's symptoms resemble infantile spasms or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Both of these types of epilepsy are considered refractory epilepsy encephalopathies, which can cause developmental regression. It is recommended to schedule an appointment for consultation.