Patient's question:
The 15-year-old girl relative always has facial muscle twitching, sometimes severe enough to cause hand and foot twitching as well. Her eyes turn white, and her gaze becomes somewhat disoriented. During episodes, she doesn't respond when spoken to. The family is very worried, as it doesn't resemble typical twitching and they suspect it might be epilepsy. What detailed tests can be done to diagnose this?Doctor's answer:
Please check how epilepsy is diagnosed, in addition to observing symptoms during seizures, the main examination is an electroencephalogram (EEG) during the seizure period: bilateral, symmetrical, synchronous epileptic wave bursts are mostly primary, while unilateral or bilateral asymmetrical, synchronous epileptic wave dissemination is secondary. For severe epilepsy patients, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately and receive treatment based on the doctor's advice. Do not blindly trust advertisements or medications for treatment, as this may worsen the condition. The above opinions are for reference only. It is hoped that the above answer can help you. Thank you.