Frequent startle jumps in children may be due to physiological factors, but may also be caused by vitamin D deficiency rickets, epilepsy and other causes. Different causes, there are different treatment methods, including general treatment, drug treatment and so on.
1. Physiological factors: If it is due to the immature development of the pediatric nervous system, resulting in frequent startle jumps, usually no special treatment. Along with the growth and development of the child, the nervous system gradually develops and matures, and the phenomenon of frequent jumps can gradually disappear.
2. Vitamin D deficiency rickets: If it is due to the serious lack of vitamin D in the pediatric organism, rickets is induced, causing frequent jumps. Vitamin D can be supplemented with vitamin D3 and vitamin D2 under the instruction of doctor, which will help to improve the above symptoms.
3. Epilepsy: if the child has a history of epilepsy, due to the abnormal discharge of neurons in the brain, inducing frequent seizures, resulting in frequent jumping. It is necessary to follow the doctor’s instructions for the treatment and control of primary epilepsy, such as the use of carbamazepine, gabapentin and other anti-epileptic drugs for treatment.
Parents should pay attention to the frequent jumping of children, and suggest that they should consult a doctor as soon as possible to make a clear diagnosis, and give targeted treatment in a timely manner, so as not to miss the opportunity for treatment. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.