What are the symptoms of epilepsy in children?

The symptoms of pediatric epilepsy are diverse and mainly include the following types: 1. Generalized tonic-clonic seizures: Children suddenly lose consciousness, experience respiratory arrest, cyanosis or purplish discoloration of the skin, dilated pupils, limb rigidity, clenched fists, followed by paroxysmal convulsions and frothing at the mouth. These episodes typically last 1 to 5 minutes. 2. Absence seizures (petit mal): Characterized by sudden loss of awareness, staring eyes or upward eye rolling, without falling or convulsions. Episodes last from several seconds to tens of seconds. 3. Benign childhood epilepsy: Often manifests as twitching on one side of the face, lips, or tongue, sometimes accompanied by abnormal sensations in the affected area. Consciousness is usually preserved, and seizures occur more frequently during nighttime. 4. Other seizure types: Such as focal seizures and myoclonic seizures, which may present as brief convulsions in a specific part of the body or sudden, rapid, forceful muscle jerks. Understanding these symptom patterns is crucial for the timely diagnosis and treatment of pediatric epilepsy.