Patient's question:
The boy is 13 years old. When he had the attack, he felt completely weak, like a soft noodle, and it lasted for about 40 minutes. After the illness subsided, he was the same as a normal person. It has been 2 years since then. Recently, during the attack, he experienced difficulty breathing. I hope to receive a prompt reply after receiving this. Thank you, doctor!Doctor's answer:
According to the symptoms you described, the child may be experiencing a seizure, which is one type of epilepsy. This includes the difficulty in breathing you mentioned, as well as respiratory muscle paralysis and muscle relaxation. In this case, it is necessary to go to the hospital for an electroencephalogram (EEG) and then an electromyography (EMG) to determine the cause for treatment. For respiratory muscle paralysis, oxygen should be administered, and if necessary, a tracheostomy may be required. It is recommended to admit the child for hospital treatment.