Question
During an attack, the baby tightly clutches his hands, stares blankly, and then falls into a coma for about a minute. Additionally, he occasionally cries loudly at night. An attack occurred in October and another on December 29th.
Answer
Epilepsy is a clinical syndrome characterized by recurrent, transient brain dysfunction caused by brain damage or systemic diseases. The main symptoms include loss of consciousness, convulsions, sensory disturbances, motor abnormalities, psychiatric disorders, or autonomic nervous system dysfunction. It is recommended to undergo a brain CT or EEG examination first, and use antiepileptic drugs for treatment. Surgery may be necessary if required. Common medications include phenobarbital and phenytoin.