Infant seizures

What is a neonatal seizure? Neonatal convulsions or convulsions in infants refer to uncontrollable muscle contractions and changes in the infant's behavior or alertness. This type of seizure may be in the form of sudden and abnormal body movements, changes in breathing, or certain postures. In babies under one year of age and can be very worrying for parents... Diagnosing neonatal seizures requires careful medical evaluation because there are many reasons that can cause this complication. Doctors usually perform a clinical examination, review the baby's medical history, and use diagnostic tests. Needs urgent and specialized medicine. Attention... Types of neonatal seizures and their symptoms - ** Convulsions with fever:** The baby rolls his eyes and his arms and legs become stiff or contracted and shakes and shakes violently. More than 4 in 100 children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years will have a febrile seizure, which is triggered by a high fever, usually between 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Between the ages of 4 and 8 months...the baby leans forward, his body arches, and his arms and legs stiffen...these cramps usually happen when he gets up or falls asleep or after feeding...a baby may have infantile spasms hundreds of times a day...he experiences a cramping or tightening of a muscle group, such as the muscles in the fingers, hands, or feet. Seizures ... sometimes the baby blinks rapidly or seems to chew on something. These attacks usually last less than thirty seconds and occur several times a day. Clonic: ** The child shakes violently or the arm or leg stiffens, the affected side may alternate. Gives... causes of seizures Causes of infant seizures include: - Injury at birth - Congenital disorders - Fever and infection (such as meningitis or encephalitis) - Metabolic disorders or chemical imbalance - Congenital brain damage known as cerebral palsy or dysgenesis... Dysgenesis is a term that refers to the abnormal development of a baby.. - Lack of oxygen during the birth of a baby Call the number below to make an appointment 88213218-021