What are the examination methods for pediatric epilepsy? Pediatric epilepsy is a relatively common type of epilepsy, and it has a significant impact on the physical health and development of children. Below, we will look at the examination methods for pediatric epilepsy, which are crucial for its treatment.
What are the examination methods for pediatric epilepsy?
The examination methods for pediatric epilepsy include many items, with laboratory tests and electroencephalogram (EEG) being two indispensable testing methods. Generally, one should choose a regular hospital for such examinations to ensure an accurate diagnosis without issues.
The main examination methods for pediatric epilepsy are as follows:
1. Laboratory Tests
For most patients, based on the symptoms of clinical episodes, combined with their medical history and physical examination data, clinical treatment can be initiated. However, some epilepsy patients require further auxiliary examinations to clarify the type of epilepsy and determine the underlying cause of the seizures. Sometimes, in addition to antiepileptic drugs, other treatment medications may be required. For example, if the seizure is caused by brain tuberculosis, the patient must simultaneously receive appropriate anti-tuberculosis drug treatment, which necessitates corresponding laboratory tests.
Commonly used laboratory tests in clinical practice include: urine routine, blood routine, stool routine, liver function, kidney function, blood metabolic product tests, parasitic infection tests, and tuberculin tests.
Laboratory tests are mainly used for:
(1) Helping to identify the cause of epilepsy;
(2) Monitoring drug toxicity and side effects during treatment;
(3) Measuring the blood concentration of antiepileptic drugs to provide reliable levels of medication concentration.
2. Electroencephalogram (EEG) Examination
An EEG uses an EEG machine to amplify the natural electrical activity of brain cells by millions of times, recording the resulting image with a pen onto paper. With the development of computer technology, we can also convert collected brainwave information into signals via computers, storing them on disks or tapes, and displaying the original EEG curves and various reconstituted images on monitors, known as brain electrical mapping. In recent years, synchronized video/EEG monitoring systems have been introduced, allowing doctors to better understand the relationship between brainwave changes and clinical manifestations, facilitating the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of epilepsy.
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