exp. Dr. Nazli Karakullukçu Cebi, children epilepsy provided information about Noting that epilepsy is a common neurological disease seen in all age groups and both genders, Uzm. Dr. Çebi said, “It is also known as convulsions or epilepsy. In children, epilepsy may be in the form of convulsions, bruising, and sluggishness. Seizures of the febrile convulsion type occur during the rapid rise of fever and are common in childhood, like tonsillitis, and are age-related. However, Most children have passed this period when they start school,” he said.
Expressing that the attacks of participation are an extreme reaction that occurs with fear or anger, Uzm. Dr. Nazlı Karakullukçu Cebi continued as follows:
“These attacks are accompanied by crying. Instead of shouting out of fear, anger, or pain.child first he screams, sighs as if taking a deep breath, and then holds his breath for a long time and is not himself during this period. Of course, this picture is worrying for the observer, but it is important to know that your child will not physically harm himself during such an attack. It can be confused with epilepsy.”
Talking about how to approach a child with epilepsy, Uzm. Dr. Cebi said:
“Children learn by doing, so it’s up to you to keep their natural curiosity alive. Remember and support your child’s participation in group activities. However, at this point, the people in charge say that your child has epilepsy and watch You have to make sure they know what to do if they do.”
Underlining that most children and young people with epilepsy can attend college and university, Uzm. Dr. Cebi said, “School is the center of a child’s life and, like other children, they should be able to participate in most of the activities at school. Teachers and other staff at the school will be very helpful and supportive when they learn about your child’s condition. For example, you should inform your child that he does not need to be sent home every time he has a seizure and that he can return to the classroom after a suitable rest period, so you can normalize your child’s school life as much as possible.”
