Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old. Our child has had several episodes already. During the attacks, he experiences convulsions and foams at the mouth. Once, I was so worried he might bite his tongue that my hand was bitten through. The doctor said that frequent long-term episodes could affect the child's intelligence, and we are very concerned. Please ask: What are the early signs of epilepsy in children?Doctor's answer:
Some children with epilepsy experience recurrence with symptoms that manifest as psychiatric symptoms, including severe loss of consciousness, fainting and falling, tetanic convulsions of the limbs, and incontinence of urine and feces. These are accompanied by severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing, bluish complexion, foaming at the mouth, and rolling back of the eyelids. The recurrence duration is generally short, and after the episode ends, children with epilepsy have no conscious memory of the recurrence process. Therefore, parents must always stay by their children's side.