Question
How often does pediatric epilepsy generally recur?
Answer
Epilepsy, also known as “sacred disease,” is a common and complex neurological syndrome in childhood that recurs repeatedly. It is characterized by recurrent convulsions caused by sudden, temporary brain dysfunction. The causes are divided into primary and secondary types. Clinical manifestations include recurrent muscle spasms, transient abnormalities in consciousness, sensation, and emotions. The main cause is the incomplete growth and development of the child’s nervous system, with the cerebral cortex being damaged and producing excessive abnormal impulses.