Question
Why does my child often spit white foam while sleeping? Is it serious? What were the previous treatment situations and outcomes?
Answer
Epilepsy, also known as convulsive epilepsy, has an incidence rate of 0.5% in our country and is very common in clinical diagnosis. Its main clinical manifestations include sudden recurrence, falling to the ground, loss of consciousness, whole-body convulsions, spitting white foam, eyes rolling upwards, and each recurrence lasting 1-3 minutes. It is advisable to go to the hospital for a diagnosis and treatment. Treatment methods include medication and surgical treatment, among others, and the specific plan should be determined according to the patient’s specific condition.