Question
Hello, doctor. My daughter is 1 year and 2 months old. Yesterday morning, she suddenly twitched her lips and turned purple, losing consciousness for several minutes. Later, we went to the hospital for checks, including CT and EEG, which were all normal. The blood test showed a low sodium level of only 50 points. For the past few days, including the two days before the twitching, she had diarrhea and had four to five bowel movements a day. Could this be epilepsy?
Answer
Check for trace elements and electrolyte abnormalities. If there are none, consider it to be the internal movement of liver wind as described in traditional Chinese medicine. It is recommended to use San Bai Yi Cao (Three Whites and One Grass) for treatment. Boil the white peony, white atractylodes, white poria, and licorice in water and mix with malt sugar for oral intake. The amount of white peony should be three times that of the other herbs. We know that pediatric epilepsy can cause great harm to children. If not treated promptly or if the treatment method is incorrect, its progression is very fast, which can bring great harm to young children. Therefore, it is crucial to seek timely treatment at a professional hospital for regular treatment.