Question
The child sleeps around 9 pm and suddenly sits up at around 11 pm, staring blankly, talking incoherently, holding hands tightly, sweating all over, and shaking for about 3 minutes, then falls back asleep until the next morning when everything is normal. This has been happening frequently lately, almost every night. Concerned that it could be an early symptom of epilepsy, seeking medical diagnosis and guidance.
Answer
It is recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up to rule out possibilities including epilepsy and to receive targeted treatment. The key is to avoid the child from crying excessively. If diagnosed with cerebral palsy, active rehabilitation treatment should be pursued to reduce the risk and severity of sequelae. Antiepileptic drugs may be used to prevent seizures if necessary. If pediatric epilepsy is not treated promptly or the treatment method is incorrect, the condition may progress rapidly, causing serious harm to the child. Therefore, parents should pay more attention to their child’s condition and seek treatment in a timely manner.