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Child Has Epileptic Fits After Taking Brain Fever Vaccine. Unable To Hold Head, Cannot Move Or Eat, Cannot Breathe From Mouth
Question: my child is suffering from epilepetic fits since at the age of 4 months after having brain fever vaccine. now his age is 4 years, he is unable to hold his head, he cannot move, he cannot eat, take breadth from mouth.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Considering the details you have provided it seems that your child had an adverse reaction to the vaccine or he was more prone to neuronal damage due to perinatal asphyxia ( delayed or difficult delivery associated). Since he has no developmental milestones even at this age I assume he must be a case of cerebral palsy in which the brain damage occurs due to various reasons and makes the child a paraplegic for life.
Ideally you must have consulted a pediatric neurologist or at least a pediatrician in Nagpur for the treatment in the last 4 years . If yes then I assume they must have discussed the exact diagnosis , prognosis of such cases and the ways to raise such a child. Regular physiotherapy, occupation therapy are a must for such cases which can help in developing their muscles and improving any residual functions .
Also regular follow up for changing or reducing the dose of anti epileptic medicines are a must.
If by any chance you have not done the above then the next best step would be to consult a pediatric neurologist or Neurophysician in your city or state and get your child thoroughly assessed for grading the severity of his disability and prognosis in his case.
The doctor may repeat certain tests like MRI , EEG, BERA etc to confirm the diagnosis and start appropriate management which mostly includes anti epileptic medicines, neurotonics and physiotherapy .
Since its already four years since the problem started treatment may take prolonged course and cure/ recovery is less likely however nothing can be commented without knowing the examination and investigation details of the child .
Hope I have answered your query .
I'll be available for any follow up queries .
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
Considering the details you have provided it seems that your child had an adverse reaction to the vaccine or he was more prone to neuronal damage due to perinatal asphyxia ( delayed or difficult delivery associated). Since he has no developmental milestones even at this age I assume he must be a case of cerebral palsy in which the brain damage occurs due to various reasons and makes the child a paraplegic for life.
Ideally you must have consulted a pediatric neurologist or at least a pediatrician in Nagpur for the treatment in the last 4 years . If yes then I assume they must have discussed the exact diagnosis , prognosis of such cases and the ways to raise such a child. Regular physiotherapy, occupation therapy are a must for such cases which can help in developing their muscles and improving any residual functions .
Also regular follow up for changing or reducing the dose of anti epileptic medicines are a must.
If by any chance you have not done the above then the next best step would be to consult a pediatric neurologist or Neurophysician in your city or state and get your child thoroughly assessed for grading the severity of his disability and prognosis in his case.
The doctor may repeat certain tests like MRI , EEG, BERA etc to confirm the diagnosis and start appropriate management which mostly includes anti epileptic medicines, neurotonics and physiotherapy .
Since its already four years since the problem started treatment may take prolonged course and cure/ recovery is less likely however nothing can be commented without knowing the examination and investigation details of the child .
Hope I have answered your query .
I'll be available for any follow up queries .
Regards.
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