Patient's question:
When a child has a seizure, they may experience twitching limbs, a crooked mouth, and a eye. There may also be phlegm in their throat. In such cases, it's important to first check whether it's indeed a tic disorder. Then, go to a large hospital for further examination, tests, and treatment.Doctor's answer:
Seizures with foaming at the mouth may be caused by epilepsy. Nursing care should be strengthened. An electroencephalogram (EEG) test is needed to confirm the diagnosis. If confirmed, first-line antiepileptic drugs should be taken orally. The initial symptoms of tics include frequent blinking, squinting, frowning, sniffling, pouting, opening the mouth, sticking out the tongue, nodding, shaking the head, tilting the head, and so on. As the condition progresses, tic symptoms gradually diversify and alternate, such as shrugging the shoulders, twisting the neck, kicking the legs, shaking the legs, twisting the waist, chest and abdominal muscle twitches, swinging the hands, or limb twitches. Childhood tics are a chronic condition. Before treatment, a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of the patient's psychological, social, educational, and occupational adaptation aspects is necessary. Don't get anxious or upset, and maintain adequate sleep.