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Epilepsy occurs in children, resulting in a decreased quality of life, delayed and regressed development in both learning and social aspects. Children may experience muscle stiffness, twitching, jerking, or symptoms of staring blankly, confusion, or becoming unresponsive without realizing it. If parents suspect their child may have epilepsy, they should take the child to see a doctor for early diagnosis and treatment to cure the disease.
Causes of Epilepsy Epilepsy is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to twitching, stiffness, or staring spells, depending on the source of the electrical discharge in the body. Epilepsy can occur in children of all ages, from infants to older children. The types of epilepsy are classified according to the severity of the disease, such as those caused by abnormal or misplaced brain tissue.
Seizure symptoms can vary in many forms, including…
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<li>Muscle stiffness and twitching, which may resemble seizures but are not always seizures, such as stiffness seen in patients during fainting episodes.</li>
<li>Absence seizures, where the child stares blankly or becomes unresponsive during conversation, does not respond when called, shows little or no muscle symptoms, and may have learning difficulties.</li>
<li>Generalized seizures, where the whole body stiffens and jerks uncontrollably, and the child does not remember the seizure.</li>
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What happens if epilepsy is left untreated? If left untreated, abnormal electrical discharges will continue to affect the brain, impacting the child’s development in learning and social skills. The child’s academic performance will further decline.
Diagnosis of Epilepsy Diagnosing epilepsy to identify the true cause is important for effective treatment. Besides a detailed medical history, there are tools to accurately detect the abnormal brain areas where seizures originate, such as:
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<li>Electroencephalogram (EEG) to find the cause and source of abnormal electrical discharges in the brain and the type of seizure.</li>
<li>Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to diagnose brain abnormalities causing epilepsy.</li>
<li>Medication, with about a 70% chance of successful treatment and cure.</li>
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Treatment of Epilepsy Treatment requires diagnosing the cause of epilepsy to provide appropriate care. Antiepileptic drugs are used to normalize brain electrical activity. For drug-resistant patients, surgery is an option. Advanced tools and technology help accurately locate abnormal brain areas for surgical planning. EEG involves attaching electrodes to the scalp to detect abnormal electrical discharge points. MRI Brain with epilepsy-specific techniques provides clearer images than standard MRI. Nuclear medicine scans using radioactive tracers during seizures help identify seizure locations in the brain.
<h2 style=" color: #008080;">When a child has a seizure… how should you care for them?</h2>
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<li>Do not put anything in the child’s mouth. It is a common misconception that children will bite their tongue to death, which is impossible. Therefore, never put anything in the child’s mouth during a seizure.</li>
<li>Place the child in a safe position during a seizure by laying them on their side to prevent choking. Normally, the body will stop the seizure on its own within 2-4 minutes.</li>
<li>Assist with breathing if the child turns blue by performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, sealing your mouth over the child’s and blowing air in.</li>
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