Patient's question:
Hello, my child is one month old. They had HLE at birth. They were hospitalized for 15 days and discharged. An EEG and CT scan were both normal. Now they are one month old. In the past few days, I've noticed that their right foot suddenly straightens while they are sleeping after waking up. It is also accompanied by the child crying loudly. Is this a seizure or something else? What tests should be done?Doctor's answer:
Currently, this condition may not necessarily be a seizure. Clinically, it is divided into three degrees—mild, moderate, and severe. Pay attention to supplementing vitamin D and getting more sun exposure. Be mindful of whether there are signs of calcium deficiency. However, if it occurs frequently, you should go to the hospital for a doctor's examination. If necessary, an electroencephalogram (EEG) should be performed to rule it out. Seizures are characterized by staring eyes or upward rolling of the eyeballs, forced or twitching limbs, and impaired consciousness. I recommend that you get checked.