Question
A girl had seizures on January 21 and December 30, 2011, with fevers of 39.4 and 39.5 degrees Celsius respectively, followed by three seizures without fever on February 15, February 25, and March 14, 2012, accompanied by abdominal bloating and throat inflammation. Although brain CT scans and EEGs were performed, and blood tests showed elevated levels of myocardial enzymes, the question inquired about the possible causes of non-fever seizures and how to treat them.
Answer
Doctors suggest that even though the EEG did not show epilepsy waves, frequent non-fever seizures should be considered for epilepsy treatment. This is because repeated seizures can have a severe impact on the child’s brain, even if the EEG is normal. The doctors point out that while there is concern about the side effects of medication, these side effects are manageable, and the damage to the child’s brain from repeated seizures is greater, so appropriate treatment is recommended.