Question
The 6-month-old baby cannot lift her head, can roll over, and has normal appetite. There are no significant abnormalities, but she sometimes trembles. How should the treatment for pediatric hyperkinesis and convulsion be approached?
Answer
When a child experiences convulsions again, it is generally necessary to consider two situations: one is high fever convulsive seizures, or vitamin and trace element deficiencies, or calcium deficiency. Other than these, it could be epilepsy. It is essential to conduct an electroencephalogram to comprehensively evaluate and determine the exact cause before treatment can be initiated. If it is due to hyperkinesis, it usually mainly leads to a decline in the child’s learning ability, and medications such as methylphenidate may be prescribed.