Question
A 4-hour dynamic EEG during the sleep phase shows minimal sporadic high-amplitude bursts, with occasional sharp waves. The child has been experiencing high fever with these symptoms at night for two weeks and has had two to three episodes within a year. Is this a symptom of epilepsy?
Answer
If the child only exhibits these symptoms during low-grade fever, it may be due to high-fever seizures. High fever can indeed trigger abnormal brainwave patterns. If the child has no other abnormal symptoms otherwise, it may not be primary epilepsy. Therefore, there is no need to be overly concerned, and you can schedule another check-up in a few days to confirm.