Patient's question:
My baby is just over three weeks old and is very mischievous. He has strong self-care skills and can urinate by himself. He rarely wets his pants. However, recently the little one has been experiencing frequent urinary incontinence, and sometimes he also has symptoms of limb twitching. The elders in the family say it might be epilepsy, and I am very worried.Doctor's answer:
Early symptoms of pediatric epilepsy are numerous. Among the early symptoms of childhood epilepsy, infants and toddlers may enjoy shaking their heads. This is due to excessive wrapping, causing the child's head to sweat excessively, which leads to local irritation and triggers head shaking. When infants and toddlers shake their heads, they rub against the wrapped clothing or the back of their heads. Over time, this can lead to hair loss. At the same time, the child may become more restless and agitated, have lighter sleep, and be easily startled. During a grand episode of pediatric epilepsy, the child may exhibit loud screaming, falling to the ground, lifting their eyelids and eyes, limb convulsions, grinding their teeth and biting their tongue, and bluish or purplish complexion. It may also be accompanied by foaming at the mouth and incontinence. Based on your child's condition, it is best to seek immediate medical attention for a proper diagnosis.