Question

The child had a severe case of vomiting due to rotavirus infection. On the 22nd, rotavirus was detected, and on the 23rd, after one day of intravenous fluid administration, it stopped. At noon on the 25th, while playing, the child suddenly collapsed on the sofa, with mouth distortion and eyes incline. He was unable to move his body, and when picked up, his eyes rolled up and his face turned ashen. This lasted for about 10 minutes. When brought to the nearby hospital, the child was unconscious. The doctor administered intravenous fluids for electrolyte imbalance, and after crying a few times during the infusion, the child fell asleep again. Is this a symptom of epilepsy?

Answer

Based on your description, if the child’s severe vomiting leads to electrolyte imbalance, it may also trigger convulsions. It is recommended that you have an EEG (electroencephalogram) done to rule out epilepsy. Symptoms of epilepsy include sudden loss of consciousness, eyes rolling upwards, dilated pupils, clenched jaws, loss of bladder and bowel control, followed by generalized convulsions that stop naturally after a few minutes, with frothy saliva. This is the suggestion for the question “Is severe vomiting from rotavirus infection a sign of epilepsy?” I hope it helps you. Wishing you health!