Question
My son is 6 and a half years old, a boy, weighing 22KG. His condition is increasingly causing us headaches. Could all the kind experts please take a look and see what’s going on? In October 2008, my son had a cold with coughing and some shortness of breath. The doctor prescribed a few tablets of aminophylline. One morning, family members accidentally gave him an overdose; he was supposed to take 3/5 of a tablet but ended up taking three. This triggered a major epilepsy seizure. We had no idea he had this issue before, and it broke our hearts for a while. We were diagnosed with epilepsy at Qingdao University Medical College Affiliated Hospital. Now, he takes one tablet of Depakene daily, as well as Dongweili and Dier HuiCong. Since then, he occasionally has seizures, but not very often. Additionally, he has bedwetting issues, averaging once or twice a week. We have tried to control his fluid intake and adjust his sleep schedule, but the situation has not improved. Recently, we’ve also noticed that he has difficulty concentrating during class, and his grades have dropped. We are very worried and don’t know if these issues are related or what we should do. What should we do about these problems?
Answer
Based on the parent’s description, the child may have epilepsy along with attention deficit and bedwetting issues. First, it is recommended to conduct a trace element test to rule out the possibility of deficiencies or lead poisoning. If the test results are normal, these issues may be related to epilepsy. Currently, early systematic treatment for pediatric epilepsy is promising for recovery, and as the child grows up, these symptoms may gradually disappear, allowing the child to fully recover. It is suggested that parents take their child to a regular hospital for detailed examination and treatment while also paying attention to their diet and sleep schedule to better control the condition.