Question
An 8-year-old child experienced numbness on one side of their leg and mouth during an illness, remained conscious throughout, and the symptoms resolved within 10 seconds. The episodes occur irregularly. The child is currently taking total analgesic capsules.
Answer
Hello, this condition cannot be ruled out as epilepsy, and an EEG is needed for confirmation. Common medications for treating epilepsy include phenytoin sodium, carbamazepine, and epilepsy tablets. If microsurgical treatment is required due to ineffective treatment, it should be considered. There are many triggers for pediatric endocrine diseases. If a child is diagnosed with a pediatric endocrine disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression ,and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention to not allow their children to develop picky eating habits and have a balanced diet.