Pls what are the likely causes of the epidemic called epilepsy?

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Epilepsy in babies
If a baby has epilepsy, it means they have had seizures. This information is about seizures in 2 groups of babies:

Babies under 1 month old (newborn or neonates)
Babies between the age of 1 month and 1 year (infants)
Seizures in babies under 1 month old (newborn or neonates)
The brains of newborn babies are sensitive to seizures in the first week of life. Some babies will continue to have seizures as they get older, but some babies will never have any more. It really depends on:

The type of seizures they have
Why they started
When they started
What types of seizures do newborn babies have?
Subtle seizures – In babies, seizures might not be obvious to an onlooker. Their seizures may show as changes in breathing patterns or movements of their eyelids or lips. They may have bicycling movements of their legs, brief jerks or episodes of stiffening of their body and limbs. They might be less alert than usual. It might be difficult to attract their attention and their eyes may not focus properly.

Clonic seizures - the baby may have jerking or stiffening of an arm or leg that can switch from side to side.

Myoclonic seizures – the baby’s whole upper body may suddenly jerk forward. Or both their legs may jerk up towards their stomach, with their knees bent.

Tonic seizures – the baby’s body will stiffen and their eyelids might flicker.

Seizures in babies between the age of 1 month and 1 year (infants)
What types of seizures do infants have?
Clonic seizures - the baby may have jerking or stiffening of an arm or leg that can switch from side to side.

Infantile spasms - the baby may bend forward and their body, arms and legs go stiff. Or their arms and legs might be flung outwards. These seizures usually affect both sides of the body equally.

Myoclonic seizures – the baby’s head may appear to be nodding, or their whole upper body may suddenly jerk forward. Sometimes babies’ legs jerk up towards their stomach, with their knees bent.

Tonic seizures – the baby’s body will stiffen and their eyelids might flicker.

Focal seizures - the baby will stop what they are doing, and they won’t be aware of what is going on around them. They may stare, or move their eyes or head to one side. One side of their body might jerk, and this could change from one side to the other. The baby might go on to have a tonic-clonic (convulsive) seizure.

What causes seizures in newborn babies and infants?
There are many causes of seizures in babies. In around 8 out of 10 babies with seizures, a cause will be found. These are the most common:

Being born very early, and having bleeding inside the brain. This is called intracranial haemorrhage
Being born on time but having a lack of oxygen to the brain. This is called perinatal hypoxia and can cause an injury to the brain called ‘hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy’
Having low levels of glucose, calcium or sodium in the blood
Having an infection such as meningitis or encephalitis
Being born with some damage to their brain. This is called cerebral dysplasia or dysgenesis. Cerebral means relating to the brain. Dysplasia or dysgenesis means unusual development
Inheriting a medical condition, such as benign neonatal convulsions or having a metabolic disorder such as GLUT 1 deficiency or a genetic disorder such as Dravet syndrome
For around 2 or 3 in 10 babies, no cause is found.

How are seizures diagnosed in newborn babies and infants?
It can be difficult to recognise seizures in babies and infants. That’s why it’s important that they are referred to a doctor who has had specialist training in diagnosing and treating epilepsy. The specialist will ask about:

The baby’s behaviour
Whether all the seizures look the same, and last the same length of time
Whether the seizures happen while the baby is awake or asleep, or both
Whether the seizures are caused by changes in the baby’s posture or when they are doing different things
Whether the seizures interfere with, or stop, the baby’s activities such as feeding
Whether you can stop the seizures after they have started
Recording any behaviour changes on a mobile phone could be very useful to show the specialist. It can help with making the diagnosis.

Epilepsy Action has more information about diagnosing epilepsy

The specialist may then arrange for some, or all, of the following tests.

Electroencephalogram (EEG)
The baby’s brain is constantly producing tiny electrical signals. During an EEG test, electrodes (flat metal discs) are placed on their head. The electrodes pick up the electrical signals from their brain and record them on an EEG machine.

The EEG can give information about the electrical activity that is happening in your baby’s brain at the time of the test. Sometimes, but not always, it can be very helpful in showing whether a baby is actually having seizures, rather than abnormal movements. This is because the brains of babies are very different to the brains of older children, and not all of their seizures show up on the EEG. However, if the EEG is very abnormal, it will tell the doctors more about the baby’s epilepsy.

Epilepsy Action has more information about EEGs

CT scans (computed tomography)
A CT scan is a type of X-ray that can show the physical structure of the brain. It doesn’t show if the baby has epilepsy. But it might show if there is anything in their brain, such as a scar, or damaged area, that could cause epilepsy. Not every baby will need to have a CT scan.

Epilepsy Action has more information about CT scans

MRI scans (magnetic resonance imaging)
An MRI scanner uses radio waves and a magnetic field to show the physical structure of the brain. It’s more powerful than a CT scanner and has a higher chance of showing whether there is a cause for the baby’s epilepsy. Not every baby will need to have an MRI scan.

Epilepsy Action has more information about MRI scans

Blood tests
Blood tests are used to check the baby’s general health, and to look for any medical conditions that might be causing their epilepsy. They can also be used to find out if the seizures are not caused by epilepsy, but another medical condition. An example would be low blood sugar (glucose) or low calcium levels.

Some babies will be referred to a genetics department for further testing. This will depend on a number of things, such as whether they have any other medical issues, and their family history. The referral will usually be made by the paediatrician or the paediatric neurologist.

Treatment
There is a large range of epilepsy medicines used to treat seizures in babies. The choice of medicine will depend on:

The baby’s seizure type
The age when the epilepsy began
The cause of the epilepsy, if known
Whether the baby has any other medical conditions, or takes any other medicines
The likely outlook for their particular type of epilepsy
Some of the epilepsy medicines used in babies include phenobarbital, phenytoin, clonazepam, carbamazepine, stiripentol, sodium valproate, levetiracetam, and vigabatrin. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is also sometimes used. An epilepsy specialist might also prescribe other epilepsy medicines, depending on the baby’s condition.

Epilepsy Action has more information about treating epilepsy

Long-term development
The outlook for a baby’s long-term development depends on what type of epilepsy or epilepsy syndrome your baby has. Their epilepsy specialist will be in a better position to discuss your baby’s outlook once all the test results are available.


https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/info/children-young-adults/newborn

dee92:
My 8 months old niece was diagnosed with epilepsy last month. She didn't cry at birth. She is on medication but it doesn't seem to tackle her seizures effectively. She's having subtle seizures as well. Any first hand experience from anyone with homeopathic remedies for epilepsy?

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destinie2019:
Do you live near Abuja? I recommend you bring the child to Dunamis. Tuesdays at 9 am. Healing and deliverance service.

keep quiet oga, this is a serious medical case, Prayers come after proper medication has taken place. Miracles like the one you are thinking does not happen any longer

Some people are so insensitive.

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dee92:
My 8 months old niece was diagnosed with epilepsy last month. She didn't cry at birth. She is on medication but it doesn't seem to tackle her seizures effectively. She's having subtle seizures as well. Any first hand experience from anyone with homeopathic remedies for epilepsy?

Hmmm...

It may not be epilepsy. There's this thing that most kids have. We call it "giri" in Yoruba. Its also known as "eru". I think it's what is popularly known as convulsion.

If this is the case, there's one family in Ibadan that treats this effectively.

They make incisions on the child's hands, chest, and back and rub in locally made substance from pure herbs. And also tiny, almost invisible incisions on the face, which won't leave any mark.

If you are interested, I can link you.

I assure you it's purely medicinal and not fetish, but very very effective.

If help is not sought in good time, it might permanently disfigure and cripple the child.

Jossy4luv1:
God's healing will land on d baby

Unfortunately, prayers hardly work

ElsonMorali:


Hmmm...

It may not be epilepsy. There's this thing that most kids have. We call it "giri" in Yoruba. Its also known as "eru". I think it's what is popularly known as convulsion.

If this is the case, there's one family in Ibadan that treats this effectively.

They make incisions on the child's hands, chest, and back. And tiny, almost invisible ones on the face, which won't leave any mark.

If you are interested, I can link you.

I assure you it's purely medicinal and not fetish, but very very effective.

If help is not sought in good time, it might permanently disfigure and cripple the child.

Are you for real?

See I read this post on IG few days ago. Now I wouldn't advice u go right away to use this on her. I need you to contact this business owner via her DM on IG since it's an 8month old baby we are talking about here. Then take it from there. So sorry about this. God:s restorative healing upon her. Amen

First time of hearing this... epilepsy for kids?

Perhaps we can have someone to educate us and the causes and how best to prevent it as well

I pray the kid gets divine cure

1Sharon:


Are you for real?

Yes I am. Unfortunately modern medicine has no cure for this either.

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ElsonMorali:


Yes I am. Unfortunately modern medicine has no cure for this either.

dee92:
My 8 months old niece was diagnosed with epilepsy last month. She didn't cry at birth. She is on medication but it doesn't seem to tackle her seizures effectively. She's having subtle seizures as well. Any first hand experience from anyone with homeopathic remedies for epilepsy?

Possibly the labour was prolonged or the brain has undergone trauma from other causes. My best bet is birth asphyxia. It's a good thing the baby was investigated early. See a PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGIST for assessment of the baby and confirm that it is not febrile seizures. Note that is a special case that not all doctors can handle, look for a neurologist. The therapy will last for years. If you are looking for a short cut...sorry, this is not malaria or headache.....MAKE WISE CHOICES, GOODLUCK.

Then nor slap am for birth?

dee92:
My 8 months old niece was diagnosed with epilepsy last month. She didn't cry at birth. She is on medication but it doesn't seem to tackle her seizures effectively. She's having subtle seizures as well. Any first hand experience from anyone with homeopathic remedies for epilepsy?

dee92:
My 8 months old niece was diagnosed with epilepsy last month. She didn't cry at birth. She is on medication but it doesn't seem to tackle her seizures effectively. She's having subtle seizures as well. Any first hand experience from anyone with homeopathic remedies for epilepsy?

Hi. I dont know weather her case might be different form Autistic son who usually had Epilepsy and sesure some years back, But this what we did and everything stop, by the way. he was around 5 - 7 years then. This was we used and since 2 years ago everything stop. We gave him teaspoon of epson salt and also codliver Oil every 2 days. And after it stop, we dont use it for him again. please check the google and youtube to see wheather you can use this for him or her considering his or her age.

Pls whatsapp me 08030810156 I may be able to give u a bit of information I have a 5 years old girl that is using a drug to subdue this condition and i think for an 8 month old baby early treatment is better.
But remember Jesus heals permantly

A baby not crying at birth is a VERY SERIOUS issue.
That baby is most likely to be having permanent brain damage.
There are things to look out for and they are:
1. At what month did he roll over?
2. At what month did he hold his neck?
3. Can the baby sit down?

A comprehensive answer to this question will help to know the level of damage and what to expect.

If you are close to a teaching hospital,then go for brain scan.

But the fact is that not crying at birth and having seizures at 8 months is a big sign of permanent brain damage.

But I pray God heals him.

theoldpretender:
Have you thought about seeing a neurologist, OP?
How about having a brain scan done, among other investigations?

Better take her to see a pediatrician or a neurologist as soon as possible for thorough investigations.

You cant just subject an infant to such radiation. Op. It may not be epilepsy as you claimed unless it has been diagnosed by a neurological specialist. It might be a brain birth defect that may require surgery or some targeted medication. It's just unfortunate that Nig lacks medical professionals. Anyways seek first, second even third opinion.

mrkings84:
Pls what are the likely causes of the epidemic called epilepsy?

head injury
Difficulties at birth
Brain infection

Bros, go to the hospital. I don't understand people bringing health issues to Nairaland. How many people here are doctors? Most here would just joke over the issue or advertise their wares. This is not a serious place.

destinie2019:
Do you live near Abuja? I recommend you bring the child to Dunamis. Tuesdays at 9 am. Healing and deliverance service.

Guy be serious. What's the baby coming to do in your deliverance?

Rebornhombre:


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Since when has cannabis oil worked as a cure for epilepsy? Until the day one of you emergency doctors kill someone with your fake and untested alternative remedies, and you are arrested as a result, that's when you would learn to buy ads if you want to sell your products rather than recommend hoaxes to naive people looking for solutions to real medical problems.

bigtt76:
Then nor slap am for birth?

unfortunately, the fact that the baby did not cry at birth is a strong pointer that something went wrong before or during delivery. The child should cry spontaneously without slapping. If you have to slap the child to cry, you should be worried.