Question
A 9-year-old child with autism had a sudden seizure during a fever episode, which has occurred approximately every six months since, all at night. The child struggles with breathing at night, especially when lying on their back. Diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy, is this the cause or related factor of epilepsy attack ?
Answer
Based on the medical description, the patient exhibits characteristics of both epilepsy and autism. The primary recommendation at present is to treat the epilepsy to control its recurrence. The first recurrence of epilepsy is of particular significance. The patient’s epilepsy is primarily caused by recurrences triggered by fever, and subsequent episodes are accompanied by respiratory or gland-related issues. Consideration should be given to the possibility that acute tonsillitis-induced fever may lead to epilepsy recurrence. Therefore, in future life, attention should be paid to the child’s upper respiratory infection symptoms, avoid tonsillitis, and use antipyretic medications promptly. It is also advisable to visit a hospital for further examination to clarify the etiology and receive symptomatic treatment.