Question
My child is 12 months old and developing normally. However, before going to bed, they exhibit behaviors such as tightly holding the pillow with both hands, bending their legs upwards, sweating, and making noises, which lasts about 5 minutes. Is this a seizure?
Answer
From the description, the child’s condition may be emotional cross-leg syndrome, as the child cries when the pillow is taken away, indicating consciousness and not resembling an epilepsy seizure. However, abnormal EEG readings may suggest the possibility of epilepsy. Long-term sleep disturbances and night crying may be caused by abnormal brain discharges. It could also be a scare-induced epilepsy-like seizure. It is suggested to try wearing cinnabar for calming and tranquility. Wrap the cinnabar in a small red string and let the child wear it on their chest; remove it during bath time, wear it once a week, and do not exceed one week each time. This method allows the medicinal properties of the cinnabar to penetrate the skin and take effect.