Epilepsy is a serious disease, which can be divided into two types: congenital and acquired. It poses great harm to the physiological and psychological well-being of patients. Epilepsy can cause symptoms such as convulsions and foaming at the mouth during seizures, and can also easily affect growth and development. So, how is childhood epilepsy caused?
Many cases of pediatric epilepsy are congenital. If the fetal brain is abnormally developed, it is easy to develop diseases such as anencephaly and congenital hydrocephalus. If a child's brain nerves are already damaged during the embryonic stage, congenital epilepsy may occur after the baby is born.
Genetic diseases can also lead to epilepsy in children, such as vitamin B6 dependence and phenylketonuria. Moreover, when children suffer from neuro cutaneous syndrome, it is also likely to trigger epilepsy. In addition, intracranial infections can cause certain damage to the brain. If a child is born with brain parasitic diseases, viral encephalitis, or bacterial meningitis, it can cause neurological abnormalities in the brain, leading to epilepsy.
Some children suffer from epilepsy due to external injuries. Children like to run and jump, and they lack awareness of danger. If an accident occurs, such as intracranial hemorrhage, fracture, brain contusion, or concussion, it can be harmful to the brain, which can also lead to epilepsy.
