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Generalized seizures in children

Generalized seizures in children

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Is a type of:

Seizure disorder

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Missed developmental milestones
Apnea
Incontinence
Leaking urine
Staring spells
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Generalized seizures in children
Steroids
Topiramate
Pyridoxine

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Generalized seizures in children

Surgery

Surgery

Other treatments

Watchful waiting
Lifestyle changes

Tests

Electrocardiogram
Complete blood count
Basic metabolic panel
Blood sugar
EEG

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