Question
A 3.5-year-old child is experiencing recurrent seizures during an illness, with each seizure lasting about a minute. The child has a history of high fever convulsions, but they do not occur repeatedly in the same course of illness. How should one determine if this is epilepsy?
Answer
For a 3.5-year-old baby experiencing multiple seizures during an illness, and with blood hemoglobin levels shown to be low, it is recommended to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to confirm the diagnosis. Subsequently, symptomatic treatment should be administered based on the results of the examination. It is important to maintain the child’s emotional stability, avoid excessive tension or excitement, avoid vigorous exercise, and ensure adequate rest.