Question
How should epilepsy in children be treated? A newborn has been diagnosed with epilepsy, and family members are unwilling to give up, having exhausted their resources at home. However, the condition remains intermittent. The family is eager to learn if there are more effective treatment methods available?
Answer
Common symptoms of epilepsy seizures in children include loss of consciousness, eyelid closure or semi-closure, eye rolling, clenched jaws, mouth twitching, backward tilting of the head, repetitive flexion and extension of limbs, blue lips, and stiff body. The duration of these symptoms can range from ten seconds to several minutes. This condition may be caused by genetic factors and can also be seen in postpartum injuries or sequelae of encephalitis. It is recommended to undergo examinations and treatment after consulting a local regular large hospital. Children with benign epilepsy may self-improve around the age of ten.