Diseases
lennox-gastaut syndrome
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Overview
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a severe form of epilepsy. Seizures begin in early childhood, usually before the age of 4 years. Children, adolescents, and adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome have multiple types of seizures that vary among individuals.
Symptoms
- tonic seizures
- atypical absences
- atonic seizures
- myoclonic seizures
Causes
- most cases of lennox-gastaut syndrome are caused by an existing neurological abnormality.
- brain injuries that occur before or during birth, or problems with blood flow in the developing brain
Risk factors
- brain infections
- other disorders affecting the nervous system.
Diagnosis
- magnetic resonance imaging (mri).
- signs and symptoms
- electroencephalography (eeg)
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is lennox-gastaut syndrome?
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a severe form of epilepsy. Seizures begin in early childhood, usually before the age of 4 years. Children, adolescents, and adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome have multiple types of seizures that vary among individuals.
What are the symptoms of lennox-gastaut syndrome?
tonic seizures, atypical absences, atonic seizures, myoclonic seizures
What causes lennox-gastaut syndrome?
most cases of lennox-gastaut syndrome are caused by an existing neurological abnormality.; brain injuries that occur before or during birth, or problems with blood flow in the developing brain
Which medicines are used for lennox-gastaut syndrome?
topiramate
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