GET YOUR CHILD SEEN BY THE RIGHT EXPERTS. EPILEPSY CAN BE TREATED!!

Epilepsy caused due to abnormal brain activity, leads to seizures or moments of irregular behaviour, abnormal feelings and a general loss of awareness. It is classified as a neurological disorder.

Recognizing seizures, especially in children, is not easy – even more so in babies and infants as they are unable to express themselves. Seizures are different, ranging from spasms and muscle convulsions to general daydreaming or lack of focus. While brain activity might return to normal after the seizure, if left untreated, epilepsy could hamper the child’s general development and quality of life.

It is crucial to catch the early signs of epilepsy and distinguish them from normal childhood behaviour or one-time seizures.

Signs include:

-Attention blackouts for short periods, being dazed, having trouble with memory, unresponsiveness or mumbling

-Irregular clumsiness including falling or stumbling often

-Repetitive movements including nodding of the head or blinking rapidly

-Pain in the stomach leading to sleepiness or confusion. A general feeling of tiredness and feeling irritable when woken up.

-Complains about surroundings in terms of something being off

-Repetitive fear or anger outbursts

-Repeated “jackknife” movements in babies or grabbing movements with both arms when they are on their backs.

If such signs keep occurring, book an appointment with our expert neurologists at Neuropedia.