Creator: Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman
Keywords: Absence Seizure, References, References for Absence Seizure

Written by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Mar 25, 2017

References for Absence Seizure

Author: Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman

Editor: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Mar 24, 2017
Last Updated on Mar 25, 2017

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Epilepsy During Pregnancy

Seizures or epilepsy during pregnancy can be fatal for both the mother and child and needs urgent medical intervention. The reasons are often unknown.

Valproic Acid

Valporic acid is indicated for treatment of simple and complex absence seizures, mixed seizure types, myoclonic and generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

Childhood Epilepsy - Approach to a child with seizures

Epilepsy should be examined as a symptom of progressive brain damage and specific etiological groups like the following identified a neonate with neuro metabolic disorder.

Absence Epilepsy on The Rise Among Children

Absence Epilepsy accounts for 4 out of 50 people with epilepsy and is curable as most of the children suffering from the disease respond to treatment.

Epilepsy

Fits or convulsions or Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, involuntary seizures and is described as a chronic neurological disorder

Quiz on Fits

Fits or Seizures could happen due to a number of reasons. Not all fits qualify to being labeled as epilepsy. Fits manifest in various forms. Test your knowledge on fits by taking this ...

Focal Seizures (Partial Seizures)

Focal or partial seizures are abnormal localized electrical discharges in the brain. They are of two types and exhibit many associated symptoms. Focal seizures can be diagnosed by EEG and brain imaging and treated with drugs and lifestyle changes.

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