Patient's question:
Male, 5 years old, our child has had several episodes already. During the attacks, he suffers from convulsions and foams at the mouth. Once, I was so worried that 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 symptoms of epilepsy in children?Doctor's answer:
Epilepsy is generally characterized by: stiffness or twitching of the limbs accompanied by loss of consciousness. It can also manifest as drowsiness, sudden falls, repetitive nodding, drooling, dry swallowing movements, sucking movements, bending-like actions, or even as headaches, dry heaves, and other symptoms. Different causes can lead to different symptoms. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable Grade-A hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain regular routines, take precautions against cold and cold exposure, eat light, soft, and liquid foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water daily.