What is the reason for the child's habit of crossing their legs frequently?

Patient's question:

Please help translate the following content into English, where "" does not need to be translated and should be returned as is, and all other Chinese text should be translated into English:
1. How can the most obvious distinguishing point between epilepsy and bedwetting be identified?
2. What does a short wave indicate on an electroencephalogram (EEG)?
3. Based on the experience of experts, can the likelihood of bedwetting or epilepsy be determined?
4. If it is epilepsy, which hospital in China is the most authoritative?

Doctor's answer:

Your child's crossing legs is emotional chafing syndrome. It is more common in girls. It usually occurs around the age of 2. In some cases, it may start as early as 10 months. It tends to decrease after the age of 4-5 and may sometimes persist into puberty. Symptoms include episodes of intense emotion, redness in the face, profuse sweating, and the inner thighs rubbing against the external genitalia. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is generally normal. Treatment involves psychological therapy. Do not scold or punish. Medications such as diazepam, clonazepam, and haloperidol can be used if psychological therapy is ineffective. The latter should be started with a low dose, and psychological therapy is particularly important. Encourage participation in group activities and a regular daily routine. Before bedtime, allow your child to play until they are tired, and they will fall asleep as soon as they get into bed. Psychological therapy is highly effective for this condition.
Your child does not have epilepsy. Epilepsy is characterized by spike waves and other specific waveforms. The short waves you mentioned do not have clear specificity. Epilepsy does not manifest in this form of.

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