Seizures in children can be a terrifying experience for both the child and their parents. Understanding the underlying causes is crucial for effective management and treatment. This article will ...

Your 3-year-old son has become emotionally upset following a tussle with his older sister over a favorite toy. Suddenly, he starts holding his breath, turns very pale and goes into convulsions.

The type of seizure you have depends on what area and how much of the brain's electrical activity is affected.

BOSTON (Reuters) - A large-scale comparative test of three anti-epilepsy drugs found the oldest was best for treating childhood absence epilepsy, in which youngsters often stare into space for up to ...

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* This is number 68 in a series of "Studies in Epilepsy," from the Seizure Unit, Children's Medical Center. Aided by research grant B-211 (C3), National Institute of Neurological Diseases and ...

About 150,000 new cases of epilepsy are confirmed in the U.S. each year. But the cause of epilepsy – a neurological condition that causes seizures – remains unknown for 6 out of 10 people. Scientists ...

Learn about absence seizures, their symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Identify early signs and understand how to ...

Editor’s note: Amber Brady of Shady Spring has suffered from epileptic seizures for most of her life. She had her first petit mal and grand mal seizures while in elementary school. Now, the ...

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