Question
What are the common early symptoms of pediatric epilepsy?
Answer
The early symptoms of pediatric epilepsy primarily manifest as twitching, especially in infancy when there may be episodes of hand and foot twitches, stiffness, or sudden staring. This is a form of dystonic epilepsy that requires professional medical identification, with a wide variety of manifestations. Additionally, some children may suddenly twitch, drop what they are holding, hear unrealistic sounds, or see hallucinations, which could also be symptoms of an episode.