- THEY COME TO MIND WHEN YOU SAY SEIZURE
Your child may be having a seizure. . When we say seizure, epilepsy comes to mind. When we say seizure, we think of a mental illness. When we say seizure, we think of a brain tumor.
- What is a seizure?
Seizure is a common neurological symptom in childhood. It is a terrible and terrifying event for the family to experience. A seizure is a sudden state in which consciousness is either on or off. It may occur in the form of contractions in the human body, jerking, twitching in the face, as well as a feeling of fear, bad smell in the nose, seeing dreams, blurred vision, feeling as if you have experienced an event, headache, dizziness.
- Will the seizure be feverish?
Seizures may be feverish or feverish. We see febrile seizures most frequently in children under 5 years of age. Febrile seizures usually occur after upper respiratory tract infections. They are usually innocent seizures. However, febrile seizures can be a symptom of serious cerebral disease such as meningitis. Seizures without fever may also be a symptom of epilepsy, popularly known as epilepsy. Epilepsy is a disease characterized by recurrent seizures. It usually presents as afebrile seizures. Rarely, it may present with seizures triggered by fever.
- Is every seizure dangerous?
Most of the seizures are short-term and harmless. Prolonged seizures can be dangerous. Seizures lasting less than 5 minutes are generally innocent seizures. Seizures lasting longer than 5 minutes require intervention.
- What should be done when experiencing a seizure?
Since a seizure is a frightening situation for families, it is often Wrong applications are made. Since more than 90% of patients with seizures stop spontaneously within the first five minutes, the patient is turned on his side. Objects that could cause harm are removed from the surrounding area. If the patient vomits, clean the mouth gets cursed. If the seizure does not stop, you should call 112 emergency services and request help. It is dangerous to try to open the jaw or insert objects such as spoons into the mouth during a seizure. Jaw dislocations and tooth fractures may be caused. If the patient has bitten his tongue, his tongue is pushed back. It is dangerous and harmful to go under water or try to get something to eat or drink during a seizure.
- Can a seizure be a sign of a serious disease?
Yes, it definitely can. Seizures may be the first signs of brain tumors, meningitis, encephalitis, electrolyte disorders, low calcium, and vitamin D deficiency. Every seizure should be taken seriously and examined from this perspective.
Last word
- Every patient who has had a seizure should be seen by a Pediatric Neurologist after the seizure.
- After the seizure, a brain film (tomography, MRI) should be taken and a brain EEG should be performed.
- Each patient should be followed up by a Pediatric Neurologist.
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