Patient's question:
My child had a sudden fainting episode at 11 months, losing consciousness, and recovered after more than 10 minutes. About 40 days later, the same thing happened again. What could be the cause?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to have an electroencephalogram (EEG) test at the hospital to rule out the possibility of epilepsy. Your description only mentions the child "fainting" and does not mention other symptoms such as convulsions. It is temporarily possible to rule out diseases with convulsive symptoms. However, the possibility of epilepsy cannot be completely excluded. It is best to go to a regular and professional hospital for a detailed examination and treatment. There are also conditions such as absence seizures and atonic seizures. Additionally, it is necessary to rule out hypoglycemia, orthostatic hypotension, and other conditions. Therefore, it is recommended to have the child undergo an EEG, cranial CT, blood glucose tests, and other diagnostic examinations.