Question
What are the symptoms of a child’s seizure? How to handle severe seizures?
Answer
Seizures are a common acute and severe illness in early childhood, primarily characterized by convulsions and coma. They often accompany symptoms such as high fever, flushed face, shortness of breath, and restlessness. Chronic seizures may manifest as drowsiness, lack of vitality, weak convulsions that occur intermittently. It is suggested to try applying fresh dragon’s bone mud mixed with honey to the fontanelle to relieve spasms and calm the seizure, and to massage the acupoints such as the Renzhong and Hegu.