Question
While visiting relatives’ house, our child suddenly collapsed on the living room floor without any apparent reason, their limbs started to twitch uncontrollably for several seconds, terrifying us. We were at a loss and had to rush them to the hospital for a thorough check-up, where it was discovered that it was an epilepsy seizure. I would like to know what causes pediatric epilepsy?
Answer
The main triggers for a recurrence of pediatric epilepsy are strong stimulation of the visual, olfactory, sensory, and tactile senses. In addition, fever, fear, fatigue, hunger, emotional excitement, and insufficient sleep may also induce epilepsy seizures. Therefore, to prevent epilepsy seizures, attention should be paid to the above aspects. During an episode, it is important to prevent falls and bites, stimulate the human and Hegu acupoints, and seek medical attention promptly. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!