Question
What could be the cause of a five-year-old child vomiting foam and being unable to be awakened during sleep? The child has already undergone ECG, EEG, and Video EEG tests, all of which were normal. Past doctors suspected it might be a precursor to epilepsy or neurodegenerative disease. How is the treatment situation and effectiveness? I hope to receive medical professional assistance, but the hospital currently cannot determine the cause and cannot prescribe medication.
Answer
Based on the description, it is initially suspected to be a recurrence of infantile epilepsy. Although the examination results show normalcy, it is usually resolved through traditional Chinese medicine’s “Treating Fits.” Further information is needed regarding family medical history, whether there were any injuries to the brain function during birth, and whether the child was overstimulated or frightened before the onset of symptoms. If the examination results remain normal, it may be related to abnormal excitation of brain cells. It could be considered to complement traditional Chinese medicine therapy, while also strengthening care and observation. Additionally, observing the frequency and timing of recurrences, as well as relief conditions, can further determine the cause.