Question

A 5-year-old boy has had 5 seizures in a week and has been diagnosed with epilepsy by the hospital. There is no family history of epilepsy, and the parents are very confused about why their child has developed epilepsy. What are the common symptoms of pediatric epilepsy?

Answer

Epileptic seizures in children can manifest with distinct symptoms, such as numbness, tingling, muscle or muscle group tremors, vocalizations, and turning the head and eyes to one side. Other symptoms may include palpitations, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, sweating, redness of the face, and gastrointestinal discomfort, which can severely affect a child’s growth and development. Different causes can lead to different symptoms, so it is recommended that patients visit a regular three-level A hospital for systematic examination to receive appropriate treatment. In daily life, patients should maintain regular schedules, pay attention to keeping warm, consume light and soft foods, often ventilate the room, and drink plenty of hot water to reduce the risk of epilepsy seizures.