Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment What is a new-onset seizure?A seizure means an area in your child's brain sends a burst of electrical activity. A seizure may start in one part of the brain, or both sides may be affected. The seizure may last a few seconds or longer than 5...
Care guide for Febrile Seizure in Children (Discharge Care). Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Although radiosurgery has been found to be a safe and effective alternateve treatment, the outcome of seizure control in children after radiosurgery for AVMs is unknown. Between 1987 and 1994, 72 children under the age of 18 years were treated with gamma knife radiosurgery for AVMs at our ...
Furthermore, accurate diagnosis allows for correct specialist referral and appropriate treatment. Several features on history and exam are often key to diagnosing seizure mimics. In many cases, seizure mimics are consistently triggered by a specific event, location, or emotion. Children may also ...
The article reviews a comprehensive treatment approach for people who have had their first seizure. Differential diagnosis covers a wide range of potential diagnoses. First seizures require individualised counselling about risk of recurrence, drug treatment and the impact of the event. Seizures can only...
Many teens also carry an extra dose of medication with them, in case they forget to take their medication before they leave home. What To Do If Your Child Refuses Medication It is normal for children to refuse medications. It is important for the parent to stay calm if the child is actin...
There was no evidence of such improvements in the educational careers of these children: their educational levels stayed behind those of the controls.doi:10.1093/fampra/8.4.320SUURMEIJER ThPBMFamily PracticeSuurmeijer TPBM. Treatment, seizure-free periods, and educational achievements: A follow-up ...
It is essential to work closely with the child's healthcare provider to develop an individualized treatment plan and appropriate management strategies for the child's needs. Most children with absence seizures can lead healthy, fulfilling lives with appropriate treatment and support. ...
Seizure disorder and sleep apnea are common chronic disorders in children, but the relationship between sleep apnea and seizure control has not been studied in the pediatric population. This retrospective review included nine children with neurodevelopmental disorders who had well-documented sleep apneic ...
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