Question
Will there be dry vomiting after an epileptic seizure in children?
Answer
Children may experience dry vomiting following an epileptic seizure, which is due to the autonomic nervous response caused by the abnormal discharge of neurons during the seizure. Epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures of abnormal discharge of brain neurons, leading to temporary brain dysfunction. Symptoms include but are not limited to convulsions, loss of consciousness, and frothing at the mouth. Some patients may also experience frequent dry vomiting after an epileptic seizure. These symptoms usually start suddenly and end within a short period of time.