Question

A ten-year-old girl experienced fainting spells due to gastrointestinal issues about a year ago. Initially, she had several fainting episodes a day, but after taking traditional Chinese medicine, the frequency decreased and she was eventually cured. However, she has started having three to four fainting spells a day again, accompanied by vomiting of white foam.

Answer

Hello, epilepsy in children can have various causes and different clinical manifestations. The first step is to identify the cause and make a diagnosis. Choose appropriate and suitable treatment, have the child follow the doctor’s instructions for medication timing and dosage, and the vast majority of children will have their condition controlled or cured. It is advisable to take the child to a larger hospital for a thorough examination as soon as possible to determine if this is the case. Don’t delay, as early treatment for this condition in young children increases the chances of recovery.