Question

Male, 4 years old, recently, I’ve noticed that my child suddenly starts to twitch while sleeping. The family is very worried. What could be the cause of the child’s convulsions?

Answer

The possible causes of a child’s twitching may include high fever, calcium deficiency, or low magnesium levels, and epilepsy. If the symptoms are caused by high fever, it is recommended to use antipyretic medications for coolingtreatment ( cooling ). In everyday life, you can give the child more calcium-rich foods, such as bone soup and milk. There are many treatment methods for diseases, but due to the different conditions of patients, it is necessary to undergo detailed examinations in professional hospitals for different situations in order to prescribe appropriate medication.