Question
A child who is about to turn 4 has been experiencing sudden episodes of sitting up, staring blankly, disorganized speech, tight hand clenching, sweating, and convulsions around 11 p.m. for the past few months. These episodes last about 3 minutes before the child returns to normal. Recently, these occurrences happen almost every night, and the parents are worried that they might be early signs of epilepsy.
Answer
The symptoms the child is experiencing may be related to epilepsy. Epilepsy can usually be treated with medication, common drugs include phenytoin sodium, carbamazepine, and clonazepam. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine like Tianxiandan can also be an option. If medication treatment is not effective, surgery may need to be considered. Wishing for a speedy recovery.