Question
A one-year-old child has been diagnosed with epilepsy. What are the early symptoms of pediatric epilepsy?
Answer
The early symptoms of pediatric epilepsy include generalized seizures, which manifest as sudden loss of consciousness, temporary cessation of breathing, vomiting white foam, blue complexion, dilated pupils, and stiffness in the limbs, with fists clenched, eyes rolling upwards or to the side, and spasmodic twitching of the muscles in the face and limbs. In severe cases, there may be tongue bites and incontinence of urine or feces. Additionally, there may be focal muscle or limb spasms that do not usually involve loss of consciousness. After severe episodes, the muscles in the area of spasms may experience temporary paralysis.