Question
My son had a sudden fit of convulsions while he was in elementary school, and then he lost consciousness. The teacher quickly sent him to the hospital for treatment. When I arrived at the hospital, the doctor said my child had epilepsy. After a period of treatment, my son’s epilepsy was cured. But I want to know, can there be any post-treatment sequelae?
Answer
Hello, the incidence of intellectual disability in children with epilepsy is much higher than that in normal children, and it is closely related to some special syndromes. In addition, some children may experience developmental delays, especially when epilepsy is accompanied by brain developmental abnormalities. Although not all patients are affected after remission, parents should closely monitor their child’s growth and development and communicate with doctors in a timely manner to detect and address any potential issues early on.