attention, or level of awareness. Differenttypes of seizuresmay occur in different parts of the brain and may be localized (affect only a part of the body) or widespread (affect the whole body).Seizuresmay occur for many reasons, especially in children. Seizuresin newborns may be very differe...
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Newborns infected with herpes around the time of delivery usually develop symptoms five to nine days after birth. Symptoms can include blisters on the skin, eyes, and mouth. If the virus spreads through the baby's bloodstream to the brain, there can be sleepiness or irritability, and seizures...
In this lesson, you're going to learn a bit about neonatal seizures, their many potential causes, as well possible treatment options, from dealing...
threatening to the baby. The chances of a baby developing this condition due to measles are one in a thousand. In this condition, the infection reaches the brain, causing it to swell in size. This leads to extreme convulsions and seizures, which, if extremely severe, can result in a coma...
Drug overdose.Opioids affect your breathing. When you take too high a dose, it can slow down your breathing to the point that your body doesn't take in enough oxygen. Seizure.It can cause asphyxia in several ways. Epileptic seizures may make your breathing suddenly pause (also called apnea...
Episodes of sleepwalking may include quiet walking to agitated running. Conditions that may have similar symptoms of sleepwalking, but are not include night terrors, confusional arousals, and nocturnal seizures. Treatment of sleepwalking generally includes preventative measures. Medication may be prescribed...
vicinity and secondarily affect the facial nerve. In a facial palsy caused by tumors, the signs and symptoms are more likely to be of gradual onset and there will be additional symptoms depending upon the type and site of the tumor. Headaches, seizures and hearing loss are more likely to ...
What Causes Cerebral Palsy in Newborns? Many babies are born with cerebral palsy; this is known as congenital CP. The most common reasons for congenital CP include: Lack of Oxygen Babies in distress during labor and delivery might sufferoxygen loss. It can also happen if the mother has very...
Tetanus bacteria usually enter the body through a dirty puncture wound, cut, scrape or some other break in the skin. Once inside the skin, they multiply and produce a toxin, or poison, that affects the body's nerves. This toxin causes severe muscle spasms, cramps and seizures. Spasms in ...