Question
A 9-year-old child was found to have twitching in the lower jaw area on the previous evening. The jaw trembles and there are unconscious twitches. What is the situation? The twitching is more severe at night and less so in the morning, with fewer occurrences.
Answer
The child may be experiencing a recurrence of epilepsy. Epileptic recurrences can occur during the day or at night, and they are more common during deep sleep. Recurrences can be triggered by certain factors and may show abnormal brainwave patterns. It is recommended to take the child to a neurology department in the hospital for diagnosis, and to have a detailed examination of the brainwave patterns and head CT scans. At the same time, pay attention to changes in skin color during the twitching, whether there are triggers for the twitching, whether there is urinary incontinence during the twitching, whether consciousness is clear, and whether there are symptoms such as headaches, as all these can help with diagnosis. I hope this helps.