what ar the symptoms of epilepsy in a child of  6 months?
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(m)\n\nEpilepsy, also called seizure disorder, chronic brain disorder that briefly interrupts the normal electrical activity of the brain to cause seizures, characterized by a variety of symptoms including uncontrolled movements of the body, disorientation or confusion, sudden fear, or loss of consciousness. Epilepsy may result from a head injury, stroke, brain tumor, lead poisoning, genetic conditions, or severe infections like meningitis or encephalitis. In over 70 percent of cases no cause for epilepsy is identified. Some 40 to 50 million people suffer from epilepsy worldwide and the majority of cases are in developing countries.\n\nEpileptic seizures vary in intensity and symptoms depending on what part of the brain is involved. In partial seizures, the most common form of seizure in adults, only one area of the brain is involved. Partial seizures are classified as simple partial, complex partial (also known as psychomotor), and absence (also known as myoclonic or petit mal) seizures.\n\nPeople who have simple partial seizures may experience unusual sensations such as uncontrollable jerky motions of a body part, sight or hearing impairment, sudden sweating or flushing, nausea, and feelings of fear.\n\nComplex partial seizures, also called temporal lobe epilepsy, last for only one or two minutes. The individual may appear to be in a trance and moves randomly with no control over body movements. The individual's activity does not cease during the seizure, but behavior is random and totally unrelated to the individual's surroundings. This form of seizure may be preceded by an aura (a warning sensation characterized by feelings of fear, abdominal discomfort, dizziness, or strange odors and sensations).\n\nAbsence seizures, rare in adults, are characterized by a sudden, momentary loss or impairment of consciousness. Overt symptoms are often as slight as an upward staring of the eyes, a staggering gait, or a twitching of the facial muscles. No aura occurs and the person often resumes activity without realizing that the seizure has occurred.\n\nIn a second type of epilepsy, known as generalized seizure, tonic clonic, grand mal, or convulsion, the whole brain is involved. This type of seizure is often signaled by an involuntary scream, caused by contraction of the muscles that control breathing. As loss of consciousness sets in, the entire body is gripped by a jerking muscular contraction. The face reddens, breathing stops, and the back arches. Subsequently, alternate contractions and relaxations of the muscles throw the body into sometimes violent agitation such that the person may be subject to serious injury. After the convulsion subsides, the person is exhausted and may sleep heavily. Confusion, nausea, and sore muscles are often experienced upon awakening, and the individual may have no memory of the seizure. Attacks occur at varying intervals, in some people as seldom as once a year and in others as frequently as several times a day. About 8 percent of those subject to generalized seizures may have status epilepticus, in which seizures occur successively with no intervening periods of consciousness. These attacks may be fatal unless treated promptly with the drug diazepam.
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my son had a benign form of epilpsy, it started when he was 4 and luckily he hasnt had one in several years, but i think it hurt him mentally, he has had some trouble in school.
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Yes could be petty Mal seizures a mild form of epilepsy
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Sounds like mild epilepsy. Happened to myself and several people I know when we were around your daughter's age. Did not affect our daily lives at all, in fact, we became more careful about what we did. \n\nFor example, we avoided swimming and climbing high places. I started having a more healthy diet, did plenty of stretching to ease the tension in my body, take short and long breaks during studying times.\n\nShe will be fine :)
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Epilepsy is: "A disorder characterized by transient but recurrent disturbances of brain function that may or may not be associated with impairment or loss of consciousness and abnormal movements or behavior."\n\nThere are many, many types of epilepsy.  Some you can overcome and out grow (otherwise called juvenile forms) and some that will be with you the rest of your life.  You can see a family practice physician who will usually refer you to a neurologist.  There, you can find out what type of epilepsy you have and if there is a chance of outgrowing it.  There is medication that you can take to help get your seizures under control.  Your neurologist can help you in determining your "shadows" as well.  Those are the symptoms that warn you when a seizure is about to take place.  You'll usually find yourself having shadows when certain triggers are present.  Sometimes you can learn to avoid those triggers as well.  Best of luck to you.
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I am 29 and have Epilepsy.  I have had it since i was 7yrs old.  Seizures were controlled with medication for many years but recently started up again.  I don't know of any support groups but you can get some really good advice from people in the forum rooms on the Epilepsy Organisation Website.  They will also send you a monthly newsletter.  I found it helpful!  It's something that you just have to get on with, it's a part of your life.  Good luck. xxx
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A very young infant may not show the classic signs of meningitis. Early in infancy, a baby’s immune system is not yet developed enough to mount a fever in response to infection, so fever may be absent. However, checking an infant’s temperature to see if it is high or low could be an indication. Some infants with meningitis have seizures as their only identifiable symptom. Similarly, debilitated elderly patients may not have fever or other identifiable symptoms of meningitis.
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Hello. - Link:\n\nhttp://www.ilae-epilepsy.org/ctf/gelastic.html\n\n\nHave a great weekend! :)
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You need to see a doctor.\n\nThere are a number of medications which can alleviate many of the symptoms of epilepsy. The effects vary with the individual, so it is important to stick with a doctor's treatment.\n\nThere should be places where you live that have people familiar with this, or even experts.
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Could be?\n\nMy son is severly autistic.  At about 12 months old he was developing perfectly (he has a sister who is 15 months older so we had a good recent example of developing infant).  Then an unexplained event occurred.  We do not believe it was a seizure but somewhere between the 12-15 months he recessed quickly but not immediately.  This is the time he received is first 12 month vaccinations.\n\nAt one point we thought he was deaf because he would no longer respond to our verbal requests and he (besides crying and laughing) went almost mute.\n\nThe only other recent bit of study that matched my son was the relevance to the size of the child's head.  My son was born with a larger than normal head not abnormal but definately large.  We had baby clothes given to us up until he was 2 years old that would not fit because it wouldn't go over his head.  The idea on this study is that the brain grows to fast and the wiring of the networks for the brain to run on are not developed correctly during those early critical months/years.\n\nLong answer - could be I don't think we'll know in my life time.
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maybe you are talking about myoclonic seizures
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First, I'd talk to his pediatrician and/or see a neurologist (I'm sure he's had one in the past with this sort of problem).  Second, ask the doctor (or look into it yourself) about enrolling him in sometype of therapy-- I'm not sure what type would be appropriate- in addition to typical therapy (emotional type- to help him find better coping strategies)also maybe you could enroll him in something like physical therapy or occupational therapy-- where at least they could maybe fit him with some type of helmet or device or install something on the walls to protect him.  Not sure if you live in an area where this is available or how affordable an option it is (I'm from a small town where these things just don't exist) but I would strongly recommend seeing the doctors and considering some sort of therapy.  I truly wish you and your child the best of luck.
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some known one of me has it\nhe once had the seizure in his sleep\nhe is not an adult but a teen\nhis parents dont let him go far off places alone\nbut they dont keep a 24 hour watch on him\notherwise he is normal
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Get him an appointment with a neurologist. It's possible it's a seizure but wouldn't dare diagnose a patient never seen.
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SERIOUSLY  ,  SOUNDS  LIKE  EPILEPSY  SOME  KIND   OF  SEIZURES  ,  ALSO  COULD    BE  LEUKEMIA ,. I  WOULD  ASK  FOR  A     CBC WITH  DIFFERENTIAL   ,  IRON  LEVELS ,  COMPLETE  URINE  TEST , HA1C  ,  THYROID PANEL,   LIVER  PANEL , \nTELL   YOUR   MOM   RIGHT  AWAY  , YOU WANT  MORE  TEST   DONE.
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I think you mean a grand mal seizure\n\nA grand mal seizure — also known as a tonic-clonic seizure — is a type of seizure characterized by loss of consciousness, falling down, loss of bowel or bladder control, and rhythmic convulsions. Seizures result from an abnormal electrical discharge in the brain. Other types of seizures include petit mal seizure and temporal lobe seizure.\n\nRepeated brain seizures characterize a seizure disorder known as epilepsy. Only a small percentage of people who experience at least a single seizure episode go on to develop epilepsy.\n\nThe causes of seizures can vary. Often, the cause is unknown. Sometimes seizures run in families. Finding the underlying cause can help stop seizures.
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Hi Kevin\n\nHere are a few ideas on how to heal your condition.\n\nCause\n\nNutrient deficiencies, thyroid disorders, and stress can all contribute to epileptic seizures and must be screened for and addressed as part of a comprehensive treatment approach. Proper bowel movements two to three times a day are also important. If necessary, consider a bowel cleanse to restore healthy bowel function. \n\nPioneering holistic dentist Hal Huggins, D.D.S., has noted the improvement, and in some cases the complete disappearance of epilepsy symptoms after removing toxic dental amalgams. If you have such amalgams in your mouth, consider having them replaced by someone properly trained in Holistic Dentistry. \n\nCaution: If the individual's seizure does not stop within 5-10 minutes, seek immediate medical assistance. At the same time, be sure not to over-drug the patient, as medical drugs can actually trigger epilepsy due to their potential side effects.\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nDiet: Individuals affected by epilepsy should eat a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, and eliminate fried foods, salt, sugar, meat, milk, and alcohol. For long-term care, they should follow a hypoglycemic diet (see Hypoglycemia), being sure to avoid artificial sweeteners, excessive refined carbohydrates, and caffeine. For epilepsy accompanied by sluggish bowels or constipation, also ensure that the diet is rich with fibrous foods. \n\nEmergency Techniques You Can Use When Someone Is Having A Seizure: Remain calm and move sharp objects away from the affected individual. Keep him or her from putting anything in the mouth, and loosen his or her clothing. If possible, put the person on the floor or bed and stay at the individual's side until the episode runs its course. \n\nHerbs: For petit mal epilepsy, take one teaspoon of skullcap tincture three times a day. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. \n\nJuice Therapy: Drink a combination of celery, carrot, and lettuce juice three times a day.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can help minimize symptoms of epilepsy: L-taurine and L-tyrosine amino acids (500 mg three times daily) along with an amino acid blend (two times daily); vitamin B complex and vitamins B3 (niacin), B5, B6 and B12; calcium; choline (start with 4 g daily and increase to 10-12 g within three months); dimethyl glycine (100 mg two times daily); magnesium; manganese; and zinc. Vitamin B complex injected intramuscularly may also be helpful.\n\nNote: Sometimes essential fatty acids aggravate symptoms, so consult with a nutritional expert to determine if this is the case.\n\nAlternative Professional Care\nIf your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating and relieving the symptoms of epilepsy: Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Biofeedback Training, Bodywork, Chiropractic, Craniosacral Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Holistic Dentistry, Hypnotherapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Meditation, Mind/Body Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathy, Reflexology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Yoga\n\nBest of health to you\n\nCheers