Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I witnessed my brother's seizure yesterday with my own eyes. He kept rolling on the ground, his whole body was twitching, and he kept foaming at the mouth. Only then did I learn that my brother had epilepsy, but what are the diagnostic criteria for pediatric epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
A child suddenly rolling on the ground with the entire body twitching and foaming at the mouth—under such circumstances, it is indeed necessary to highly suspect the possibility of epilepsy. Based on the general symptoms, it can be highly suspected. After many detailed and thorough examinations, it is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient department for a detailed check-up, including a brain MRI and an electroencephalogram (EEG), to help diagnose the type of epilepsy and the cause of the seizure. The above suggestions can be used for reference.