Patient's question:
Most episodes occur at night. Before the onset, a loud cry is made, followed by convulsions, foaming at the mouth, and sometimes blood in the mouth. It has been happening once a month so far. Memory has significantly declined, and mental state is poor.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Epilepsy triggered by a cold mainly refers to the possibility that viral encephalitis caused by a cold may lead to epilepsy attacks. After the cold virus invades the human body, it can cause a series of discomfort reactions. If the person's immune system is weak at that time, the virus will spread through the systemic circulation to the brain, developing into viral encephalitis. Viral encephalitis refers to inflammation caused by a viral infection. If it is not treated in time, it can easily lead to repeated epilepsy attacks, abnormal mental and behavioral changes, hemiplegia, and in severe cases, it can be fatal. Children are more prone to viral encephalitis triggered by colds because normal adults are protected by the blood-brain barrier, while children's immune systems and blood-brain barriers are not yet fully developed, giving the virus an opportunity to take advantage.