Question
The little sister in the neighborhood has epilepsy, but it’s not very severe. During an attack, she will have convulsions, tremors, loss of consciousness, and confusion. She was diagnosed with epilepsy after going to the hospital. Is this kind of minor seizure real epilepsy?
Answer
Seizure attacks in children are indeed real epilepsy, even though the symptoms are relatively mild. If left untreated, they may develop into more severe seizures. Treatment can effectively control symptoms and improve the quality of life. Patients should maintain an optimistic attitude, adhere to long-term treatment, and continue taking medication for a period of time after remission to reduce the risk of recurrence.