Question
What’s happening if a child suddenly goes into a staring spell and shocks for a few seconds?
Answer
A child experiencing sudden staring and shock symptoms cannot be ruled out as epilepsy. It is advisable to arrange for a 24-hour dynamic EEG examination to confirm whether it is epilepsy. If it is epilepsy, timely medication treatment is required. Treatment methods include medication, surgery, and neuroregulation therapy, with medication treatment being the main approach. Approximately 70% of epilepsy patients can have their seizures controlled through regular anti-epileptic medication treatment, with 50% to 60% of patients recovering within 2 to 5 years and being able to resume normal work and life. Therefore, rational anti-epileptic medication treatment is crucial.