Seizures in Children Quiz

Uncontrolled firing of nerves in the brain, causing abnormal electrical activity.

Seizures that involve both hemispheres of the brain.

Seizures that involve only one hemisphere of the brain.

A type of seizure characterized by muscle stiffening and jerking.

A type of seizure where one side of the body is affected, with symptoms like twitching or numbness.

A type of seizure characterized by brief, sudden jerks in the body.

A type of seizure that causes a sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to a fall.

A type of seizure that results in staring spells without any physical movements.

A prolonged seizure lasting for more than 30 minutes, which can be life-threatening.

A type of seizure that begins in infancy, characterized by jerking movements in the neck, trunk, and limbs.

A seizure caused by a fever, typically occurring in children between 6 months and 5 years old.

A brain wave recording used to diagnose seizures and other neurological disorders.

A device implanted in the chest to send regular electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve, helping to reduce seizure frequency in some individuals.

A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet used to control seizures, especially in children with epilepsy.

A medication commonly used to treat seizures, but can cause side effects like fetal anomalies in pregnant women, gum hyperplasia, and the need for regular blood level monitoring.

A medication commonly used to treat seizures, but can cause long-term cognitive decline and decreased cognitive ability.

A medication commonly used to treat seizures, but can cause Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a serious adverse drug reaction.

A medication commonly used to treat seizures, but can cause fetal abnormalities in pregnant women.

A set of tests often performed to determine the cause of a seizure.

A neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures, often with an unknown cause.

A type of febrile seizure that lasts less than 15 minutes and doesn't happen more than once within 24 hours.

A type of febrile seizure that lasts longer than 15 minutes, happens more than once in 24 hours, or involves complex symptoms like confusion or altered consciousness.

Seizures that occur in newborns, often due to metabolic issues, infections, birth trauma, or hypoxia.

The most common cause of neonatal seizures, occurring due to lack of oxygen to the brain during birth.

A rare but serious seizure disorder that begins in infancy, characterized by spasms that occur in clusters, developmental delays, and a specific pattern on EEG.

Sudden, symmetrical jerking movements of the head, trunk, and limbs that occur in clusters, often in infants with West Syndrome.

A condition often associated with infantile spasms, characterized by tumors in the brain and other organs.

A genetic disorder that can cause infantile spasms, characterized by mutations in the ARX gene.

A common cause of seizures in newborns, characterized by a low blood sugar level.

Seizures that start in one specific part of the brain. These can involve only one side of the body, causing symptoms like twitching, numbness, or sensory changes, or they can spread to other parts of the brain.

A type of focal seizure where the child remains conscious but experiences symptoms like twitching, sensory changes, or autonomic signs.

A type of focal seizure where the person's awareness is altered. They may have automatic movements like lip-smacking, chewing, or fumbling.

Seizures that involve both hemispheres of the brain from the beginning. These are often more severe and affect the whole body.

A type of generalized seizure characterized by a stiffening (tonic) phase followed by rhythmic jerking (clonic) movements. It usually involves loss of consciousness.

Brief episodes (5-15 seconds) of staring and unresponsive to stimuli, often seen in children.

Sudden, brief muscle jerks without loss of consciousness. Often seen in conditions like juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.

Sudden loss of muscle tone, causing a drop attack. Often occurs in children aged 1-8 years.

Seizures that occur specifically in children and are related to a fever (usually above 38°C), but without a brain infection. There are two main types.

A type of febrile seizure lasting less than 15 minutes and occurring only once in a 24-hour period.

Seizures occurring in newborns (birth to 28 days old). They often have subtle signs like eye twitching, lip smacking, or breathing pauses, and can be caused by various factors.

A rare but serious epilepsy syndrome primarily affecting young children (3-12 months). It's characterized by sudden jerky movements of the body and abnormal brainwaves, plus a high risk of developmental delays.

A severe type of epilepsy, typically emerging between 1-8 years old. It involves multiple seizure types (tonic, atonic, absence) and is often associated with intellectual disability.

A generally mild type of epilepsy that usually begins in childhood (3-13 years). It often causes seizures involving the face and mouth, particularly during sleep. It often goes away on its own without long-term problems.

This epilepsy type mostly affects adolescents and adults. It's characterized by sudden muscle jerks, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and brief periods of unresponsiveness. It can be triggered by sleep deprivation.

Special types of seizures triggered by specific stimuli like flashing lights, reading, or hot water.

A type of generalized seizure in which the brain waves show disorganized, high-amplitude activity. Often seen in infants and young children.

A type of seizure characterized by sudden staring spells with unresponsiveness lasting 5-15 seconds. Often occurs in children and may be accompanied by subtle automatisms like lip-smacking or eye blinking.

A type of seizure characterized by sudden stiffening of the limbs (tonic phase) followed by rhythmic jerking (clonic phase). Often associated with loss of consciousness and postictal confusion.

A type of seizure causing a sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to a fall. Often associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and developmental delays.

Sudden, brief muscle jerks that usually do not cause loss of consciousness. Often triggered by sleep deprivation, stress, or flashing lights.

A drug commonly used to treat absence seizures.

A common drug used to treat tonic-clonic seizures, but can also cause fetal abnormalities in pregnant women.

A drug used to treat myoclonic seizures and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, often in combination with other medications.