Understanding Childhood Epilepsy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Management
Pediatric epilepsy Hello, doctor. My child is currently 3 years old and has mild developmental delay. In March of this year, an EEG showed abnormal discharges (currently not on medication). In February, during an episode, he blinked his eyes and had a slight head nodding twice, b...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Absence seizures have a defined pattern on an electroencephalogram (EEG), so in addition to clinical symptoms, EEG findings are necessary for confirmation. However, it does sound like an epileptic seizure. It is advisable to consult a pediatric neurologist or pediatric epilepsy s...[Read More] Understanding Childhood Epilepsy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Management
Understanding Leg Weakness and Facial Spasms During Laughter
Leg weakness and facial twitching? I have been experiencing symptoms such as leg weakness and facial twitching for over three years when I laugh or get excited. However, these symptoms do not last long. The most severe episode caused me to kneel down. I would like to know what th...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider brain instability causing sudden discharges that lead to muscle weakness. Additionally, there is the possibility of paroxysmal dystonia, which is characterized by involuntary movements manifesting as sustained contraction...[Read More] Understanding Leg Weakness and Facial Spasms During Laughter
Understanding Weakness and Tremors in the Legs: Causes and Solutions
Weakness and tremors in both legs? I am experiencing weakness in both legs, with noticeable shaking when standing and even more pronounced tremors when squatting and standing up. My neurological reflexes are heightened, and I often feel a tingling sensation, similar to being pric...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many potential causes for leg weakness, such as muscle atrophy and lumbar nerve compression. A thorough examination is necessary to identify the underlying cause for appropriate intervention. As for the tingling sensation in your legs, ...[Read More] Understanding Weakness and Tremors in the Legs: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Morning Dizziness and Leg Weakness: Possible Neurological Issues
I feel dizzy almost every morning, unsteady while walking, and experience weakness in my legs? Since around May, just before the basic competency test, I've been feeling dizzy almost every morning (after waking up between 6 and 9 AM). I feel unsteady while walking, and I...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It seems more likely that the physical symptoms are related to tension or stress, but I cannot conclude that there are no other issues. I agree that you should go to the hospital for a physician to examine you in person to determine the cause.[Read More] Understanding Morning Dizziness and Leg Weakness: Possible Neurological Issues
Understanding Sudden Leg Weakness and Falls Upon Waking
Weakness in the legs leading to falls? I don't know what the reason is, but about five years ago, I started experiencing sudden falls when getting out of bed in the morning. I haven't taken any sleeping pills, sedatives, or any medications before sleeping, and I haven&#...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
This situation may be caused by your brain's neurons not being fully awake or not having regained full control of your limbs when you wake up from sleep. Additionally, it is important to differentiate this from sleep paralysis, where a person wakes up and finds their body un...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Leg Weakness and Falls Upon Waking
Left Leg Weakness and Instability: Understanding Possible Neurological Issues
Left leg weakness and instability when standing on one leg? Hello, doctor. My left foot often feels weak, and I have difficulty standing steadily on just my left foot, to the point where I almost fall. Recently, I've also started experiencing pain behind my left knee. Could ...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: Weakness in the legs? The cause may be related to muscle, nerve, or joint issues, and a physician's examination is necessary to determine the underlying reason.[Read More] Left Leg Weakness and Instability: Understanding Possible Neurological Issues