Patient's question:
My son is still in kindergarten. Today, I suddenly received a call from his teacher saying that he had a sudden seizure during his nap. I was told that epilepsy can cause seizures. Hello, did my son get epilepsy? What are the symptoms of epilepsy in children?Doctor's answer:
The main characteristics of general epilepsy recurrence are the reoccurrence of muscle convulsions throughout the body, loss of consciousness, foaming at the mouth, and clenched jaws. This is the manifestation of a grand mal seizure of epilepsy. Epilepsy also includes other minor recurrences, such as localized muscle spasms, as well as absence seizures, among others. Therefore, it is important to determine the specific type of epilepsy. If there is suspicion of epilepsy, it is advisable to undergo an electroencephalogram (EEG) test at the hospital to check for abnormalities. Based on the results, additional treatment can be implemented, typically involving the use of antiepileptic drugs.