Question
After a child is diagnosed with epilepsy, they often experience small seizures. In these situations, they may have convulsions and may need assistance from others to control their behavior. So, how should one handle a child experiencing a small seizure?
Answer
Dealing with small seizures in children typically involves medication treatment and treatment of the underlying cause. Most of the time, seizures will stop on their own quickly, so immediate medication intervention is not necessary. If seizures are not frequent, observation or further diagnosis at a hospital can continue. If seizures occur frequently, appropriate antiepileptic medications or seeking traditional Chinese medicine treatment may be needed. If epilepsy is related to genetic diseases or brain damage, further treatment targeting the underlying cause is required.