Question
A 7-year-old boy has experienced seizures and frothing at the mouth multiple times. On one occasion, he even bit himself, causing injury to his family members. Long-term epilepsy seizures can affect a child’s intelligence. What are the early signs of pediatric epilepsy?
Answer
The early symptoms of pediatric epilepsy may include mental disorders, severe loss of consciousness, fainting and falling, limb twitching, and incontinence of urine and feces. These symptoms may be accompanied by difficulty breathing, bluish face color, eyelid retraction, and frothing at the mouth. The seizures typically last for a short period, and the child often has no memory after the seizure. To ensure the child’s safety, parents should always be by their side.