Question
My child’s thumb was crushed by a table, yet they felt no pain. I found this quite strange, and later noticed that the outer side of the child’s arm was numb. They would also tremble all over in normal circumstances. Are there any diagnostic methods for pediatric epilepsy?
Answer
In fact, epilepsy seizures cannot be accurately diagnosed by simple assumptions, but it is not easy for parents to identify atypical epilepsy symptoms in newborns and young children. Typically, the diagnosis of epilepsy relies mainly on clinical manifestations, such as tonic-clonic seizures and rhythmic convulsions, which are easily observable. Most epilepsy seizures are characterized by short-term loss of consciousness, with the patient’s movements being sporadic and convulsions being regular. Additionally, it is necessary to observe the child’s eyes for any abnormalities. Usually, during an epilepsy seizure, a child’s eyes will show signs of distress. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you good health!