Patient's question:
What are the early symptoms of infantile epilepsy? I am now questioning whether my family members have symptoms of this condition. Sometimes they experience hand and foot tremors with a little foam at the corners of their mouths, but the tremors stop after a while. I don't know if this is a symptom of infantile epilepsy.Doctor's answer:
Early symptoms of pediatric epilepsy may reappear in the form of seizures. During a seizure, the limbs are extended, convulsions occur, both hands are clenched into fists, the eyes are straight, foam is expelled from the mouth, and consciousness is unclear. This is a grand mal seizure in pediatric epilepsy. Pediatric epilepsy is treatable. The effectiveness of treatment for primary epilepsy is very good, while the effectiveness of treatment for secondary epilepsy depends on the underlying condition, i.e., the extent of brain damage. When patients face the challenges of epilepsy, we should promptly implement symptomatic treatment principles and should not avoid seeking medical attention. If epilepsy is not effectively treated, it is important to promptly adjust the treatment plan.