Question
My son is 5 years and 8 months old. After feeling scared on a pirate ship ride, he experienced symptoms such as slightly dilated pupils, twitching of the right corner of his mouth, and making low moaning sounds. The second episode occurred 27 days later. The parent is puzzled if these symptoms are due to fear, and seeks treatment methods with fewer side effects, as well as information on choosing between traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. Additionally, the parent is concerned that not receiving treatment may affect the child’s future development.
Answer
The symptoms described by the parent may not be directly caused by fear but could indicate a potential predisposition to epilepsy, triggered by the fear. It is recommended to take the child to a hospital for a thorough examination and to focus on Western medicine treatment, with support from traditional Chinese medicine. Not receiving treatment may have an impact on the child’s growth and development.