childhood epilepsy
Young brain storms
Childhood epilepsy is a neurological condition in which a child experiences recurrent seizures—episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Some forms resolve as the child matures; others persist into adulthood.
The condition ranges widely in severity, from brief absence seizures where a child stares blankly for a few seconds to major convulsions requiring ongoing medication.
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
- febrileHaving a fever
- brainSeat of cognition
- brain activityMental processes occurring
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