Benign infantile epilepsy is one of the two common types of epilepsy, primarily occurring in children aged 0 to 13, with slightly more cases in boys than girls. This condition usually occurs soon after the child falls asleep or before they wake up in the morning, and sometimes during naptime, but rarely during the day when the child is awake. Since it does not cause organic changes in the brain, the child’s intellectual development is not affected after an episode, and some children even perform well academically.
Understanding the Diagnostic Methods for Epilepsy in Unaffected Children
A girl experienced a seizure-like episode upon waking up two months ago. Despite normal results from regular checks, her doctor recommended a long-term EEG to confirm the diagnosis.
Introduction to the methods and differential diagnosis for diagnosing epilepsy.
Based on the described symptoms, it is recommended to bring the child for an EEG and brain CT scan as soon as possible to confirm if epilepsy is present, and to prescribe symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the results. At the same time, attention should be paid to rest, avoid overexertion, and maintain a healthy diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods.
The diagnosis of pediatric epilepsy requires checks such as symptoms, EEG, and MRI to confirm, and may also require a 24-hour video EEG for more accurate results.
The child has recently had a low-grade fever and some twitching, and there is concern whether it is due to epilepsy.
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This article provides professional answers to help parents understand how to differentiate between pediatric tic disorder and epilepsy.
