Question
A three-and-a-half-year-old girl has a family history of epilepsy with genetic transmission, often accompanied by seizures. She wants to know how to differentiate between mild seizures and their manifestations?
Answer
In the early symptoms of epilepsy in children, the child often sweats excessively during breastfeeding and sleep, which causes regional stimulation and leads to a preference for Shake your head (shaking the head). As the child shakes their head, friction on the occipital area occurs, which can eventually result in hair loss. Additionally, the child may become easily anxious and is prone to waking up during sleep. Clinical manifestations are diverse and can include changes in consciousness or loss, limb twitching, sensory abnormalities, and peculiar behaviors.