Question
A two-year-old boy suddenly experiences double vision and continuous seizures after a few days of having a cold. The symptoms lasted for two hours before he returned to normal. After hospital examination, the results showed everything was normal. What could be the cause of this?
Answer
Considering the child’s symptoms, it is possible that he has epilepsy. Epilepsy is a disease caused by abnormal discharge in the brain and can be triggered by various factors such as trauma, tumors, congenital developmental abnormalities, genetics, intracranial hemorrhage, and more. The severity of epilepsy symptoms varies, ranging from minor seizures to severe generalized seizures. For children with epilepsy, medication should be used rationally based on the condition, and precautions should be taken to prevent injury and tongue biting during seizures. During acute attacks, injections of phenobarbital or slow intravenous infusion of diazepam can be administered. At the same time, timely medical treatment should be sought.Guidance: It is recommended to prevent colds and avoid fever. During a cold, regular temperature measurements should be taken and observations made.