EEG abnormalities in children generally refer to the presence of abnormal background waves or pathological waves. It does not matter if the abnormalities are mild and asymptomatic, but it does matter if pathological waves such as epileptic waves are present and accompanied by relevant symptoms.
When the EEG of a child shows pathological waves, especially abnormal epileptic waves, accompanied by symptoms of epileptic seizures, such as disorientation, tonic seizures, myoclonic seizures, etc., then the symptoms are more serious, which will seriously affect the child’s physical health and quality of life. They should be treated with antiepileptic drugs such as carbamazepine and sodium valproate.
When the EEG abnormality is very mild, and the child has no obvious symptoms of neurological abnormality such as drowsiness, convulsions, etc., the mental state is also better, and the growth and intellectual development are not different from those of children of the same age. In this case, EEG abnormalities in children do not matter, and will not affect the physical and intellectual development of children, and regular review of the EEG is sufficient.
It is recommended that children with EEG abnormalities consult a doctor in a timely manner, and under the guidance of the doctor, treatment should be carried out in conjunction with the symptoms. The above medications should be used under the supervision of a doctor.