Question
What should I do about my 6-year-old’s epilepsy? He had his first fit of rolling his eyes and losing consciousness in June this year. The doctor said it might be due to eating too much variety of food, with adverse reactions between different foods. This time, he didn’t eat anything for breakfast and felt extremely hungry by the afternoon. Could it be hunger that caused these symptoms? Or would these symptoms occur even if he was hungry? Could it be epilepsy? Please help explain this for me!
Answer
Epilepsy is a complex neurological syndrome with recurrent episodes, commonly seen in childhood. Also known as ‘sheep epilepsy.’ Children with epilepsy may experience sudden loss of consciousness, often accompanied by generalized or focal muscle spasms and behavioral changes. These episodes tend to recur frequently. Mild stimuli, such as loud noises, can trigger seizures. Prolonged epilepsy can have a severe impact on the mental and intellectual development of children. Therefore, prevention and treatment should be strengthened. Modern medicine generally categorizes epilepsy into primary and secondary types. Primary epilepsy refers to cases with unknown causes or genetic factors, often onset after the age of 4.