Question
What types of epilepsy do children have?
Answer
Epilepsy manifests in various ways, as the brain is responsible for the body’s physical movements, internal organs, and emotions. Clinical diagnosis uses typing based on susceptible areas. When epilepsy occurs simultaneously in the entire brain, it is called generalized epilepsy; when it recurs in a part of the brain, it is called partial epilepsy; and when epilepsy in a regional area leads to generalized epilepsy of the entire brain, it is called secondary generalized epilepsy. Generalized epilepsy is also known as a grand mal seizure, characterized by limb tremors, clenched jaws, tightly closed eyes, vomiting white foam, and falling unconscious. Additionally, there are other symptoms such as loss of consciousness and loss of muscle tone.