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Seizures in children can be caused by a variety of factors. Seizures or epilepsy in children can be caused by a variety of factors.
- Fever (also known as febrile seizures).
- Causes that are genetic.
- Damage to the head
- Infections affecting the brain and its surrounding structures
- Oxygen deficiency in the brain
- Hydrocephalus is a condition in which a person’s (excess water in the brain cavities).
- Developmental abnormalities of the brain
- However, most seizures in children are not linked to a specific cause.
- Brain tumours or cysts, as well as degenerative illnesses, are less prevalent causes of childhood epilepsy (progressive and deteriorating conditions, often associated with loss of brain cells). There is a significant distinction between something that produces seizures in a young kid, such as high fever, and something that causes epilepsy, such as a serious head injury.
Unfortunately, recognizing a seizure is not always easy. Convulsions and strange muscular movements are not present in all seizures. The child may appear to be daydreaming or otherwise uninterested. It’s possible that the seizure will only last a minute. The child’s brain will thereafter revert to normal. However, if the youngster continues to have seizures, they can become harmful and obstruct a child’s growth and education.
- Drowsy behaviour,
- Memory lapses,
- Muttering,
- Sudden falls,
- Stumbling frequently,
- Remarkable clumsiness
- Attention lapses,
- Unusual motions, such as head nodding or rapid blinking, are repeated.
- Sudden stomach discomfort, followed by drowsiness and confusion.
- Frequent complaints that objects look, sound, taste, smell, or feel “weird”.
- Fear or rage that comes on suddenly and again.
- Clusters of “jackknife” movements by sitting babies.
- A cluster of clutching movements with both arms by babies resting on their backs.
Make sure to tell your doctor if any of the above symptoms occur frequently. If your child is in school, you should inquire if any of the same actions have been observed by the teachers.
Knowing what to do in the event of a seizure and ensuring that your child receives the best possible treatment are two of the most critical things you can do for your child. There are a variety of epilepsy therapies available.
Typically, doctors advise that children take medicine first. They frequently have to test a few different antiepileptic (seizure-prevention) medicines before finding the one that works best for them. Other therapies they might attempt include surgery, the ketogenic diet, or vagus nerve stimulation if medicine doesn’t work or produces severe negative effects (VNS). Some people have had success utilizing herbs, vitamins, and other complementary therapies in addition to medical treatment options, but you should always consult your doctor first.
