Question
What Factors Are Associated with Pediatric Epileptic Seizures?
Answer
Pediatric epilepsy seizures may be related to genetic factors. Many children with epilepsy begin experiencing symptoms during early childhood to adolescence, which may include absence seizures and mild rhythmic clonic movements. The spasms are often seen in the face or upper limbs, particularly around the eyes and head. These patients are sometimes referred to as having absence myoclonus. Additionally, beyond the absence seizures with loss of muscle tone, there may be sudden loss of overall muscle tone leading to a fall, potentially causing head injury. After a fall, there is a rapid and complete recovery, known as a fall attack. Sometimes, it’s just a slight droop of the head, referred to as a nodding head motion.