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This syndrome is characterized by daily occurrences of frequent but brief episodes of staring spells. These episodes typically commence between the ages of 4 to 8 years and manifest in otherwise seemingly healthy children.
In adults, the figures are similar, with one study reporting a 26% rate of misdiagnosis. [ 7 ] Differentiation of a non-epileptic attack from an epileptic seizure includes the patient keeping their eyes closed and rarely causing themselves harm (both more common in non-epileptic attacks)
Syndromes are characterized into 4 groups based on epilepsy type: [1] a. Generalized onset epilepsy syndromes. These epilepsy syndromes have only generalized-onset seizures and include both the idiopathic generalized epilepsies (specifically childhood absence epilepsy, juvenile absence epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and epilepsy with generalized tonic- clonic seizures alone), as well as ...
Epilepsy; Other names: Seizure disorder Neurological disability: Generalized 3 Hz spike-and-wave discharges on an electroencephalogram Specialty: Neurology: Symptoms: Periods of loss of consciousness, abnormal shaking, staring, change in vision, mood changes and/or other cognitive disturbances [1]
A 29-year-old man’s debilitating night terrors were the first sign of rare autoimmune disorder that rapidly progressed, landing him in the intensive care unit in a “catatonic state.” Ben ...
The statement released by his office is the first time McConnell's team has acknowledged that the staring spells McConnell has been dealing with could be attributed to lingering effects from his ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 28 December 2024. The following is a list of mental disorders as defined at any point by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). A mental disorder, also known as a mental illness, mental health condition, or psychiatric ...
This is the first time his office has acknowledged the staring spells McConnell has been dealing with could be attributed to lingering effects from his fall and concussion in March. This is a ...