Question
My newborn experienced a brain hemorrhage before birth. Will they have any sequelae as they grow up? The symptoms include seizures and grinding teeth during sleep, but these disappear when they wake up. They were previously treated and recovered without any other symptoms. Now, the child is 4 years old, and I want to know if there is a need to worry about epilepsy or other issues?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, there may be a connection between your child’s epilepsy and parasitic infection. It is recommended that you take your child to a neurology department for a detailed examination, including MRI of the head and EEG, to determine if there are any signs of epilepsy. At the same time, consider using deworming medication to treat possible parasitic infections. Studies show that the blood zinc levels of children with epilepsy are usually higher, and after long-term use of antiepileptic drugs, the levels may decrease, leading to zinc deficiency symptoms. Therefore, in addition to medication treatment, it is important to avoid consuming high-zinc foods in daily life.