Question
The child had a fall at the age of three or four years old, and has been experiencing frequent headaches and stomachaches ever since. Yesterday, they went to the hospital for an MRI and a 24-hour EEG. MRI results: There is a slightly elongated oval T1, slightly elongated T2 signal focus in the left temporal pole hippocampal gyrus, with blurred boundaries. No abnormal signal shadows are seen in the rest of the bilateral cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum, and brainstem. No abnormalities are seen in the morphological structure. The ventricles, cisterns, and fissure systems are large and long, with no abnormal signals. The midline structures are centered. Dynamic EEG report: The basic rhythm is 10-80uV/9c/s with irregular rhythms and amplitude variations. Both sides have a mixture of scattered 30-150
Answer
Epilepsy is a clinical syndrome characterized by recurrent, transient brain dysfunction caused by various factors such as brain cell damage and systemic diseases. The clinical manifestations mainly include episodes of consciousness disorders, seizures, sensory disturbances, motor disorders, mental abnormalities, or autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on following the doctor’s orders and taking medication on time; do not change or discontinue medication arbitrarily. Maintain a good lifestyle, avoid overexertion, insufficient sleep, emotional excitement, and maintain good dietary habits; avoid overeating and hunger. Food should be light in taste.