Sudden and uncontrolled changes in the brain's electrical activity are called a seizure. Some of the symptoms include confusion, staring spell, jerking movements of the arms and legs, loss of awareness, fear, and anxiety. Seizures can be caused due to high fever, lack of sleep, low sodium in the body, head injury, stroke, brain tumor, alcohol and substance abuse, and some medications (antidepressants).
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Kindly interpret the MRI result of a 12-year-old girl with fever.
Query: Hello doctor, I am asking for a 12-year-old girl who has been experiencing on-and-off fever for the past six months. A week ago, she had a sudden seizure attack and lost consciousness. She requires nearly 6 liters of oxygen via a mask, and her heart rate is elevated. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis r... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. According to the plain brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) provided to me: Hyperintensities (bright areas on MRI) are noted in the basal ganglia, inte... Read Full »
My fiance is having seizures with tremors frequently. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, This is a question regarding my fiance. I am very worried as he refuses to visit a doctor. The symptoms are the following: Right-hand tremors, seizures sometimes when he is on the couch and relatively minor ones and mumbling nonsense during night-time when he was laid down like he is s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the issue. It is not because of wine. Most likely, thesymptoms he is having is suggestive of seizures; complex partial seizures. High likely, the seizure is because of brain diseases. I would suggest you get an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain done. Hi... Read Full »
Should I give Phenobarbitone syrup to my newborn?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a newborn baby boy, born a few days ago, weighing 8.81848 pounds. after a 40-week normal pregnancy. Following a regular delivery where the baby cried normally, the pediatrician prescribed phenobarbitone syrup after vaccination. Despite asking about potential seizure issues, I w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Considering your baby's normal delivery, immediate crying after birth, and an absence of seizure history, there appears to be no necessity for Phenobarbitone (Phenobarbital). Let the baby determine their sleep pattern naturally through re... Read Full »
My 52-year-old aunt has recurrent seizures. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, My aunt is 52 years old. She has been taking Clonazepam for her seizure issues for a year. However, her symptoms keep recurring, and she has been taking the medicine continuously. Does taking it continuously affect her health in any way? I searched on the internet and got to know abou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for briefing me regarding the problem of concern. I read your query and can understand your concern. When Clonazepam is used consistently to treat seizures, tolerance, dependency, and symptoms of withdrawal may occur. When a medication loses its effectivenes... Read Full »
Can I get side effects due to long-term Clobazam use?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 3.5 years old; studying in kindergarten. He has been diagnosed with benign childhood epilepsy. There is an epileptic form discharge of 8 Hz spikes from his right occipital lobe. His MRI and CT scan reports came normal. He feels involuntary movements in his left leg when he is... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good to know that your child's seizures are under control with medication. Tablet Clobazam is mainly used to control acute seizures and used for a short duration. The main drawback with long term use of Clobazam is physical dependence. It is observed that, if the... Read Full »
After first seizure attack, how quick should one start taking treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 14 years old. He got a seizure before 15 days during sleep for 10 to 15 minutes. His EEG and MRI are normal. His doctor suggested two options. They are either we can wait for the second attack or go for treatment Val-Cr 300 for three to four years. Kindly give your opinion. Tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the query. A person can develop two seizures without regaining consciousness in between or one episode of status epilepticus lasting for more than five minutes. Seizures occurring for 15 minutes requires treatment, and it needs evaluation like EEG (e... Read Full »
Why does my 7-month-old baby twist his wrist all the time?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby is 7 months old. He keeps on twisting his wrist (left arm) all the time. Whenever he is excited, angry, crying or if he wants to reach out for anything or just focusing. His development is on track. He makes great eye contact. He plays, laughs, tries to imitate sounds, sits on his... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Such abnormalmovement can be non-specific or also can be some seizure. But, it is not possible to decide its nature based on your description. I suggest you make a video of hand twist or twirl for a better understanding of the event and judgment. Also, you can consult ... Read Full »
I want to know about Valtoco's effectiveness in seizures.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old dealing with seizures for the past 10 years, especially during stress or anxiety. Currently on 750 mg of Depakote, I came across Valtoco and its benefits for seizures. How does it differ from Depakote, and how effective is it for stress or anxiety-induced seizures? S... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Valtoco (Levetiracetam) is an FDA-approved (Food and Drug Administration) antiepileptic medication for treating seizures (sudden, abnormal brain activity causing various symptoms) in adults with epilepsy (a neurological d... Read Full »
Query: I have a history of seizures in the past and I am under the medication Keppra 500 mg. I had a high fever around 101.2 degrees Fahrenheit. My father said I passed out two times. The first time, I hit my head on a wall due to the fall and I was unresponsive at first. Then once I woke up, I passed out ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From the available description, it is possible that you had another seizure last night. A fever of 101.2 degrees Fahrenheit can not explain passing out twice and falling. It is possible that the first time you had a los... Read Full »
Is it safe to use Valtoco for my epileptic son?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a mother of a 15-year-old son who has been experiencing seizures. I recently came across information about Valtoco. 1. Can you provide detailed information about Valtoco and its effectiveness in managing seizures? 2. What are the potential side effects or risks associated with Valtoc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! Valtoco (Diazepam) does help in seizures because it is a benzodiazepine. So, in the treatment of frequent episodes of seizures, it can help. However, this medication can be given only once after a diagnosis is made. This medication... Read Full »
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