Question
Can infantile spasms lead to the occurrence of epilepsy?
Answer
Infantile spasms are actually a specific type of epilepsy attack that occurs during infancy. They are more common in infants aged 3 to 7 months and may be caused by factors such as birth injuries, neonatal respiratory distress, viral encephalitis, intrauterine infection, congenital toxoplasmosis, congenital brain malformations, and certain metabolic diseases. Not all cases of infantile spasms can be treated with surgery; infants must meet certain conditions to be eligible.