Patient's question:
In July 2014, when the baby was 7 months old, it was found to have convulsions, weakness, and symptoms of foaming at the mouth. After 1 minute, the body recovered and improved. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination at the hospital revealed extracranial fluid accumulation.Doctor's answer:
1、The symptoms you described are consistent with epilepsy, and further diagnosis is required after an electroencephalogram (EEG) test in the hospital.2、After confirmation, the cause needs to be analyzed. If hydrocephalus is present, it is usually secondary epilepsy. However, it is necessary to differentiate it from tuberculous meningitis, post-infectious meningitis, and cerebral developmental abnormalities. If the cause is treatable, the underlying disease should be treated.
3、I do not know how many times your baby has had episodes. If there have been multiple repeated episodes, regardless of the underlying cause, oral antiepileptic drugs are required. Of course, before selecting a medication, blood biochemistry, complete blood count, blood ammonia, and urine tests should be performed. Additionally, attention should be paid to any allergic constitution to prepare for medication selection.
4、It is currently difficult to determine whether there is developmental delay or whether rehabilitation treatment is needed.