Question

After the child had a fit from a fever of 38.4 degrees, for the past half month, during her afternoon nap, she has been breathing slowly and sometimes stops for a moment, with her eyes closed and occasionally blinking with the pupils moving around. Her limbs tremble frequently, with varying intensity. What’s going on, doctor? Every time I notice her breathing rapidly and holding her breath, I gently call her name, fearing she might have another seizure. It’s so tiring! She plays well during the day and doesn’t show any symptoms. Could minor seizures be benign? How can she heal herself?

Answer

Based on your description, it is considered that the child may have a deep sleep epilepsy disorder. The causes of epilepsy are diverse, including genetic transmission, trauma, brain injury, brain tumors, and cerebrovascular diseases, among others. Different causes require different treatment methods. It is recommended that you take your child to a regular hospital as soon as possible for detailed examinations such as a brain CT scan and EEG. Treatments should be tailored according to the examination results. Follow the doctor’s instructions to take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication on time. In daily life, ensure your child gets plenty of rest, maintains emotional stability, avoids overtime work and excessive fatigue, and ensures adequate sleep and proper diet.