Patient's question:
A friend's baby is 8 months old. Last month, the baby suddenly had clenched jaw, a fierce expression on the face, stiff limbs, and spat blood-stained saliva. The baby had just grown two small teeth in the lower jaw, and it's likely that the tongue was bitten. This episode lasted for about two minutes, and it happened three times in total. This situation had never occurred before. Can epilepsy in an 8-month-old infant be treated? How can epilepsy be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, I am glad to explain your question. If epilepsy reoccurs during infancy, it is likely to be congenital epilepsy. This condition is generally not self-healing, and further improvement of the dynamic EEG test is needed to confirm the diagnosis of epilepsy. If the recurrence is frequent, medication to control the seizures should be taken. It is recommended to revisit the hospital for medication treatment.