Patient's question:
I have a colleague whose baby is about to turn two this year. Recently, I don't know what's going on, but I heard from him that his baby often experiences convulsions and foams at the mouth. Sometimes he even faints. Later, after going to the hospital for a check-up, it was diagnosed that he had epilepsy.Doctor's answer:
Hello, a detailed full-body examination and neurological examination should be conducted first. An electroencephalogram (EEG) should be performed. If the routine EEG is negative, an evoked potential test and 24-hour ambulatory EEG may be necessary. To identify the cause of epilepsy in the brain, CT, MRI, and TCD examinations can be performed. For further diagnosis or differential diagnosis, blood biochemistry, cerebrospinal fluid, liver and kidney function, chromosome tests, and various genetic metabolic disease tests can be conducted based on the condition. The child's symptoms are highly likely to indicate a higher possibility of epilepsy. It is essential to identify the cause and provide symptomatic treatment for the child. The best approach is to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment.