Questions

  1. What are the most apparent differences between epilepsy and leg clasping phenomena?
  2. What can short waves in the EEG indicate?
  3. According to expert experience, which is more likely, leg clasping syndrome or epilepsy?
  4. If diagnosed with epilepsy, which hospital in the country is most authoritative in this field?

Answers

Children’s leg clasping behavior is typically a manifestation of the emotional leg rubbing syndrome, which is more common in girls and often occurs around the age of 2, sometimes even as early as 10 months. This symptom gradually diminishes after the age of 4-5 but may sometimes persist into adolescence. The characteristics of the emotional leg rubbing syndrome include a focused expression during an attack, flushed cheeks, sweating, and inner thigh clasp with friction against the vulva. In most cases, EEG results are normal. Psychotherapy is the preferred treatment approach.