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Epilepsy is a condition that causes seizures in people of all ages—even infants. Learn about the causes, signs, and treatment of epilepsy in babies.
Epilepsy in children is a condition that causes seizures. This happens when there’s unregulated electrical activity in your child’s brain. A seizure may cause temporary, uncontrolled muscle movements (convulsions) and a loss of consciousness.
Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes a child to have recurring seizures over time. These seizures can't be linked to a short-term (acute) illness such as an infection, or a short-term injury such as a brain injury. If the cause of the recurring seizures is known, it's called symptomatic epilepsy.
Seizures in babies occur when an unusual burst of electrical activity occurs between neurons, or brain cells, in the brain. Signs and symptoms include eye rolling, clenching of muscles, and...
Infantile spasms (a descriptor of epileptic spasms) are a unique type of seizures that happen in babies and can lead to developmental consequences if left untreated. These seizures usually start around age 2 months to 12 months. Learn more about infantile spasms. What causes Pediatric Epilepsy?
Epilepsy in babies. Seizures in babies can be hard to spot and it can be difficult for doctors to find the right diagnosis. Find out about the types of seizures and possible diagnoses that babies and infants can have.
Newborns and Infants. Diagnosis of Seizures in Newborns. What Are Some Common Causes Of Seizures In Newborns? Specially trained doctors called pediatric neurologists try to identify the cause of seizures in newborns and infants. Commonly recognized causes of epilepsy before the age of 1 year include: