Question
A 6-month-old baby cannot lift its head, can roll over, and has normal appetite. There are no significant abnormalities, but it sometimes trembles. What are the causes of pediatric epilepsy onset?
Answer
Generally, epilepsy is mainly caused by abnormal discharge of brain neurons within the body. The primary cause of this disease is the abnormality in neural impulses. Of course, some patients may be related to genetic inheritance across generations or other trauma factors. If you are not sure, it is best to undergo a genetic screening first to see if there are any related genes. Intrauterine distress or aspiration during pregnancy can lead to newborns experiencing oxygen deficiency, brain edema, and encephalopathy, which can further result in epilepsy.