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Conditions›Central nervous system diseases›Seizure disorder›Generalized seizures in children

Generalized seizures in children

Is a type of:Seizure disorder
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

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
3.312 reviews
Pyridoxine
21 review
Steroids

Other treatments

Watchful waiting
Lifestyle changes

Tests

Electrocardiogram
Complete blood count
Basic metabolic panel
Blood sugar
EEG

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