Patient's question:
Female, 4 years old, child experiencing hand and foot convulsions, shock within 5-11 minutes, no foaming at the mouth, visited several hospitals, but none provided effective treatment. Please ask: What are the initial symptoms of pediatric epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
Symptoms of Pediatric Epilepsy: Generalized seizures, also known as grand mal seizures, are characterized by a sudden loss of consciousness, temporary cessation of breathing, foaming at the mouth, bluish complexion, dilated pupils, and the onset of convulsions starting with tonic rigidity of the limbs, clenched fists, upward rolling or deviation of the eyes. Subsequently, the face and limbs exhibit clonic twitching, irregular and rapid breathing, tongue bite, and incontinence of urine and feces. The seizure duration typically lasts 1-5 minutes, followed by confusion or anorexia, with full recovery occurring after several hours.