Patient's question:
Female, 4 years old, child experiencing hand and foot convulsions, shock within 5-14 minutes, no foaming at the mouth, visited several hospitals, but none provided effective treatment. Please ask, what are the early symptoms of pediatric epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
This could be a case of absence seizure, which can be diagnosed through an electroencephalogram (EEG). Once epilepsy is diagnosed, it is essential to strictly follow the doctor's instructions, take antiepileptic medication orally for a long-term period, and adhere to the prescribed dosage. Do not increase the dosage arbitrarily, and never stop taking the medication without consulting a doctor. Different causes can lead to different symptoms. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive symptomatic treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold, consume light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of warm water daily.