Question
What early symptoms appear in children with epilepsy?
Answer
The molecular mechanism of epilepsy involves changes in the structure or function of ion channels or related molecules. The typical attack process consists of the tonic phase, clonic phase, and postictal phase, characterized by sudden loss of consciousness and generalized tonic and clonic seizures. An episode usually lasts less than 5 minutes, often accompanied by tongue bite injuries, urinary incontinence, and prone to asphyxia and other injuries. Tonic-clonic seizures can be seen in any type of epilepsy and epilepsy syndrome.