Patient's question:
Recently, I've noticed that my child often suddenly zones out or stares blankly. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is a chronic disease caused by temporary dysfunction of the central nervous system. The typical symptoms of an attack include convulsions, upward rolling of the eyes, foaming at the mouth, and cyanosis of the face. However, there are also some atypical symptoms, such as a child suddenly losing consciousness for a short period of time, appearing as if they are daydreaming, but the loss of consciousness caused by epilepsy is accompanied by a loss of awareness, which is caused by electrical discharge in the cerebral cortex. Additionally, if a child suddenly nods their head but not frequently, parents should also pay attention. Epilepsy causes significant damage to brain function, and the best approach is to detect it early and start treatment as soon as possible.