The main difference between baby’s hard exertion and epilepsy lies in the different mechanism of action and seizure manifestation.
The phenomenon of baby’s hard exertion refers to the increase of muscle tension due to emotional excitement or local muscle exertion, which is generally physiological. Under the influence of external stimuli or emotional fluctuations, babies will exert force for a short period of time, which will be manifested as increased strength or increased speed of activities, and generally will not cause adverse physical effects.
Epilepsy, on the other hand, is a typical pathologic disorder that is triggered by sudden abnormal discharges of neurons in the brain. Epilepsy usually occurs after severe central nervous system infection, central nervous system injury or prolonged high fever. During the seizure, the baby may have sudden convulsions, foaming at the mouth, etc., which requires timely anti-epileptic treatment, or else it will cause organic damage.
When parents are unable to identify the baby’s hard exertion or epilepsy, they should seek timely medical treatment and have a professional doctor make a comprehensive judgment.