Patient's question:
The child is 9 years old. When the child was 5, they suffered a traumatic fall from the kang (traditional bed) during a playful interaction with peers, hitting their head. They were immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. A few days ago, the child suddenly fainted, experienced convulsions in their hands and feet, and according to relatives, it might be epilepsy. They are currently undergoing a thorough examination of an electroencephalogram (EEG). What could cause epilepsy? Could a head injury lead to epilepsy?Doctor's answer:
Okay, here is the translation, following your instructions:One. Generalized tonic-clonic seizure manifests as sudden loss of consciousness, cessation of breathing, foaming at the mouth, cyanosis of the face, and dilated pupils. The seizure begins with tonic contractions of the limbs, clenched fists, and upward rolling or deviation of the eyes. This is followed by clonic twitching of the facial and limb muscles, rapid and irregular breathing, and often tongue bite. Incontinence of urine and feces may occur. The seizure lasts 1-5 minutes. After the seizure, consciousness is unclear or there is anorexia, and consciousness returns after several hours.
Two. Partial epilepsy Partial epilepsy symptoms are twitching of muscles or limbs of the body. The duration may be relatively long, generally without loss of consciousness. After severe seizures, the muscles of the twitched area may have temporary numbness.