Question

What are the early symptoms of pediatric epilepsy?

Answer

If a child shows signs of epilepsy, it is important to seek a diagnosis from a neurology department in a regular hospital as soon as possible, as early treatment can significantly reduce brain damage and the frequency of seizures. The symptoms of epilepsy may include restlessness, shallow sleep, sudden jumps, upward rolling eyes, confusion, facial muscle twitching, teeth clenching, spitting foam, and trembling or stiffness in the limbs. Before an epilepsy seizure occurs, the child may first exhibit signs of anxiety, shallow sleep, or other symptoms of fear, followed by sudden upward rolling eyes, confusion, facial muscle twitching or teeth clenching, spitting foam, and trembling or stiffness in the limbs. In some cases, there may also be stiffness in the neck.