Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I suspect my nephew has epilepsy. Once he was taking a nap and suddenly had a full-body seizure, which lasted for about a minute. After he woke up and had enough sleep, I asked him, and he said he didn't know he had a seizure. I looked up some information, and it seems to be adolescent epilepsy. What are the characteristics of adolescent epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, considering the common symptoms such as loss of consciousness and whole-body twitching, it is possible that your nephew's symptoms could be a grand mal seizure. It is recommended that you take her to a regular hospital to see a neurology department for a follow-up examination. A physical examination may be conducted in person, and if necessary, an electroencephalogram (EEG) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be performed to help confirm the diagnosis and provide symptomatic treatment.In daily life, it is important to ensure that the patient gets sufficient deep sleep. Avoid emotional excitement and excessive stress. Also, try to prevent colds and other illnesses from recurring.