children s health issues
Seizures in Children
Symptoms of Seizures in Children
In newborns,seizures may be difficult to recognize. Newborns may smack their lips or chew involuntarily. Their eyes may appear to gaze in different directions. They may periodically go limp and/or stop breathing. In older infants or young children,one part or all of the body may shake, jerk, or tighten up. The limbs may move without purpose. Children may stare, become confused, have unusual sensations (such as numbness or tingling) in parts of the body, or have unusual feelings (such as feeling very afraid for no reason). Sometimes seizures cause children to simply stare or appear confused instead of causing convulsions. 