What to do in an emergency when a child has a seizure and what precautions to take
Understand the emergency treatment steps for pediatric high fever seizures to ensure appropriate first aid can be provided in urgent situations.
Epilepsy treatment methods include medication and surgical treatment, while also paying attention to lifestyle and dietary adjustments.
Patients with epilepsy may experience headaches simultaneously.
Understand the symptoms of epilepsy and its possible manifestations
The onset factors of epilepsy include congenital malformations, prenatal and perinatal diseases, and post-febrile convulsion sequelae.
The patient, who has epilepsy and has recently experienced frequent seizures leading to high fever and coma, was treated in the hospital where the fever slightly subsided but consciousness remains unclear (able to recognize people but speaking incoherently). Three days ago, the condition worsened with deep coma. A brain MRI showed brain edema. Currently, the patient’s eyes can briefly open when taking medication, but there is little consciousness. Most of the time, the patient remains in a comatose state without medication. What should be done now?
A 4-month-old infant presented with epileptic seizure symptoms, which disappeared after three days of ACTH and Depakote treatment. However, shortly after stopping the medication, the child exhibited symptoms of hand rigidity, clenching of the teeth, and involuntary twitching. The parents are seeking expert advice and diagnosis.
Description of symptoms during an attack and the subsequent diagnostic process
Discussing the evaluation standards for the efficacy of ADHD treatment in children, including improvements in self-control, attention, and emotional aspects.