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Are Night Terrors And Strong Pulsations Indicative Of A Sign Of Epilepsy In A Child?
Question: My 6 year old boy has been having what we thought were night terrors, but tonight while actually cradling his head I felt strong (electrical?) pulsations that I'm wondering might be epileptic. He woke after a minute or two, and seems to have gone back to sleep comfortably. What should I do in follow-up to this incident?
Brief Answer:
Epilepsy does not have any electric sensation to the examining person
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Epilepsy does not have any electric sensation to the examining person like this.
As his activity and interaction with you is otherwise normal - there is no need for you worry as of now.
But if there is any up rolling or eye balls / excessive sleepiness / high grade fever / incessant vomiting / altered sensorium or behavior then you take him to the nearest emergency room.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
Epilepsy does not have any electric sensation to the examining person
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Epilepsy does not have any electric sensation to the examining person like this.
As his activity and interaction with you is otherwise normal - there is no need for you worry as of now.
But if there is any up rolling or eye balls / excessive sleepiness / high grade fever / incessant vomiting / altered sensorium or behavior then you take him to the nearest emergency room.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
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