Patient's question:
Hello, I live in the countryside. My cousin's little sister is 7 years old this year, and she has epilepsy. We just want to understand what the early symptoms of epilepsy are?Doctor's answer:
For epilepsy patients, in the early stages of an attack, they may exhibit transient loss of consciousness, such as sudden falls or breaking dishes, or they may show symptoms like stiffness in all four limbs, which typically recover completely within a short period of time. An electroencephalogram (EEG) can be used for diagnosis. Additionally, this condition requires treatment with antiepileptic drugs, generally requiring about two years of medication. Patients should also avoid exposure to cold and prevent being stimulated to avoid triggering epilepsy.