Question
A one-month-old baby experienced seizures on the third day after birth. After a six-day hospital stay for comprehensive checks, no issues were found. However, the baby had two more seizures on the sixth day after discharge, with the most recent one lasting about ten seconds. How can this situation be explained?
Answer
Recurring seizures in a one-month-old baby could be indicative of an epilepsy attack . It is recommended to undergo dynamic EEG testing to confirm the diagnosis, particularly to observe for spikes during the seizures and to initially determine the location of the epilepsy focus. Additionally, if there is a history of difficult labor, secondary epilepsy caused by brain damage may need to be considered. Prompt diagnosis can prevent repeated seizures from leading to neural damage in the brain.