Question
My baby was diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy due to premature rupture of membranes at birth and the absence of abdominal pain, leading to delayed medical treatment. After birth, he was diagnosed with this condition. The initial symptoms were not obvious until he experienced whole-body convulsions, at which point he was urgently sent to the hospital. As a parent, I would like to know what precautions should be taken when caring for a child with benign infantile epilepsy?
Answer
Benign infantile epilepsy is a special type of epilepsy that primarily occurs during infancy and usually does not cause damage to brain structure. Medication treatment is a common method for managing the condition and reducing the frequency of seizures. In addition, good family management and regular follow-up are also very important. Parents should pay attention to their child’s seizures during sleep and keep a record of them for reference when seeing a doctor. In daily life, it is important to avoid overexertion and irritation, maintain regular routines for sleep and eating, and help children establish a stable lifestyle rhythm. Moreover, regular rehabilitation treatment and psychological counseling can also contribute to the child’s overall development.