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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
Topiramate
3.3
12 reviews
Pyridoxine
2
1 review
Steroids

Other treatments

Watchful waiting
Lifestyle changes

Tests

Electrocardiogram
Complete blood count
Basic metabolic panel
Blood sugar
EEG

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