Patient's question:
My daughter has hereditary epilepsy because her father has this condition. Unexpectedly, she also inherited it across generations. Now she frequently experiences relapses. During the episodes, she becomes disoriented, sometimes hits people, sometimes laughs uncontrollably, and occasionally foams at the mouth. It is very disturbing.Doctor's answer:
When a child with epilepsy has a recurrence, hard objects should be moved away from the child to help them assume a semi-recumbent position, facilitating the flow of saliva and ensuring the child's airway remains clear. Then, quickly place soft items such as towels, clothes, or handkerchiefs under the child's head and unfasten the collar of their shirt. If it's not possible to follow these steps and the child is about to fall, parents should quickly support them and allow them to fall gently to prevent serious injuries from a hard landing. It should be noted that during a recurrence, parents should not rush to administer medication, as this could lead to severe consequences such as aspiration pneumonia or near-fatal respiratory distress.