Question
Can babies under one year old undergo EEG testing?
Answer
EEG testing can assist in diagnosing abnormal brain activity in babies, which is very helpful for understanding potential conditions such as epilepsy. According to the parent’s description, the baby may have experienced sudden and transient seizures or loss of consciousness, which could be signs of epilepsy. It is recommended that the parent take the baby for an EEG test and, if necessary, use phenytoin sodium for treatment. Additionally, the parent asks about the scope of pediatric surgery. Pediatric surgery primarily treats various surgical diseases in children, including but not limited to congenital malformations, trauma, tumors, etc. As for which symptoms fall under pediatric internal medicine, the scope of internal medicine is generally broader, including infections, communicable diseases, developmental issues, etc. If the symptoms do not involve obvious surgical problems, they are typically referred to a pediatric internist.