04 July 2017
This is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet used to treat seizures mostly in children. The diet is based on ketosis, a change in the body’s metabolic state in which the body burns primarily fat, not sugar, for energy. Calories and liquid intake are strictly limited and, to work, the diet must be carefully andRead More…
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This is a common form of epilepsy typically beginning in adolescence. It is characterised by myoclonic jerks upon awakening, and sometimes can progress into generalised tonic-clonic seizures.
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A form of absence epilepsy with onset around puberty. Characterised by absence seizures, generalised tonic-clonic seizures and sometimes myoclonic jerks.
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A focal motor seizure (involving muscles) starting in one part of the body then progressing to other parts of the body on the same side. Seizures of this type typically cause no change in awareness or alertness.
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A single seizure, usually a tonic-clonic seizure, with no risk factors for epilepsy and a normal neurological examination. Does no warrant long term treatment.
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In pharmacology – The effect of two or more drugs acting on each other.
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Refers to limitations in intellectual functioning such as difficulties in learning and performing daily life skills. It is evident before the age of 18 years and IQ is below 70.
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Brief muscle spasms seen in infants characterised by head nodding or sudden lurching forward and are associated with developmental delay.
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is a plan or programme designed for children with additional educational needs to help them to get the most out of their schooling. An IEP builds on the curriculum and sets out the strategies being used to meet that child’s specific needs.
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