Question
A 1.5-year-old male patient, previously in good health. Present condition: Occasionally lowers the head forcefully and bends the toes of his feet forcefully while gripping them, and he does not respond to calling. This can happen 3 to 4 times a day.
Answer
Firstly, brain wave patterns can be detected through EEG, BEAM, and Holter monitoring to determine if the child has epilepsy. These tests can detect abnormal electrical activity in the brain, such as spikes, sharp waves, spike-slow waves, or sharp-slow waves. If these pathological waves are found, a preliminary diagnosis of epilepsy can be made. Additionally, if the epilepsy is secondary, further tests such as CT scan of the head, MRI, MRA, and DSA are needed to determine if there are any brain lesions. It is very important for children with epilepsy to seek timely and proper treatment at a professional hospital because improper treatment or delay can lead to worsening of the condition and greater harm to the child.