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What Causes Recurrent Seizures?
Hello, my daughter was omitted from hospital after 5 days. She has been having seizures and they did numerous tests but all came back clear. She got out about 3 hours ago and has had three more episodes since. I am really concerned as she was not even told not to drive and after 5 days we still are no closer to finding a answer to why this is happening. Thanks for your time
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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1. As she was hospitalized and was under observation but still her condition has deteriorated consult a Neurologist for proper neurological examination and investigation since she has to be put on regular antiepileptic treatment.
PS. It could be a case of status epilepticus, so consult a doctor specialized in Pediatric Neurology as it may require pediatric intensive care unit [PICU] services and respiratory therapists since if left untreated it can cause damage to the brain.
2. I at most can let you know about the instructions which one has to follow with the epileptic patient:
- do not miss the treatment even for one day.
- avoid places where convulsions can be dangerous: swimming, driving, climbing heights, work near moving machinery, standing in train or bus doors, work near the fire.
- drugs to be continued for at least 5 years after the last fit, & then slowly tapered off over 6 months.
- instruct all relatives about the possibility of recurring fits, if they see the patient getting convulsions, support him immediately and make him lie on the ground, then put a spoon or wooden ruler between the teeth and wait for convulsions to stop.
PS. If treatment is stopped suddenly, rebound may occur and patient may even go into status epilepticus, so remember the importance of taking treatment regularly.
Thanks for contacting with your health concern
1. As she was hospitalized and was under observation but still her condition has deteriorated consult a Neurologist for proper neurological examination and investigation since she has to be put on regular antiepileptic treatment.
PS. It could be a case of status epilepticus, so consult a doctor specialized in Pediatric Neurology as it may require pediatric intensive care unit [PICU] services and respiratory therapists since if left untreated it can cause damage to the brain.
2. I at most can let you know about the instructions which one has to follow with the epileptic patient:
- do not miss the treatment even for one day.
- avoid places where convulsions can be dangerous: swimming, driving, climbing heights, work near moving machinery, standing in train or bus doors, work near the fire.
- drugs to be continued for at least 5 years after the last fit, & then slowly tapered off over 6 months.
- instruct all relatives about the possibility of recurring fits, if they see the patient getting convulsions, support him immediately and make him lie on the ground, then put a spoon or wooden ruler between the teeth and wait for convulsions to stop.
PS. If treatment is stopped suddenly, rebound may occur and patient may even go into status epilepticus, so remember the importance of taking treatment regularly.
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