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• Sleep-related hypermotor epilepsy
  ...ring sleep. The etymology of the term comes from the Greek words "hypnos" (sleep), "hyper" (excessive), "motor" (movement), and "epilepsia" (seizure). ...lasting less than 2 minutes, but can occur multiple times during a night's sleep.
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• Rolandic epilepsy
  '''Rolandic Epilepsy''' ...ood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes''' (BCECTS), is a common type of [[epilepsy]] that occurs in children. The condition is named after the [[Rolandic area
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• Metharbital
  ...f the brain and nervous system, thereby helping to reduce seizures, induce sleep, and decrease anxiety. ...of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
  2 KB (239 words) - 17:28, 6 February 2024
• Frontal lobe epilepsy
  == Frontal Lobe Epilepsy == '''Frontal lobe epilepsy''' (pronounced: fron-tal lohb ep-i-lep-see) is a neurological disorder that
  2 KB (233 words) - 21:50, 11 February 2024
• Panayiotopoulos syndrome
  ...'' (pronounced: pah-nah-yo-toh-poh-lus sin-drohm) is a relatively common [[epilepsy]] syndrome that affects children, typically between the ages of 3 and 6. It ...characterized by seizures that often occur during sleep and are associated with autonomic symptoms. The seizures are often prolonged, lasting for more than
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• Benign rolandic epilepsy
  ...ood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes''' (BCECTS), is a common type of [[epilepsy]] that occurs in children. It is characterized by [[seizure]]s that primari The seizures in benign rolandic epilepsy often occur during sleep. They may include twitching, numbness, or a tingling sensation in the child
  2 KB (253 words) - 02:31, 12 February 2024
• Myoclonus
  ...For example, hiccups are a form of myoclonus. So are the sudden jerks, or "sleep starts," you may experience just before falling asleep. These forms of myoc ...g the initial phases of sleep, especially at the moment of dropping off to sleep.
  2 KB (218 words) - 20:17, 5 February 2024
• Automatism
  ...disorders, including [[epilepsy]], [[sleep disorders]], and [[dissociative disorders]]. ...izure, a person may perform complex behaviors, such as walking or fumbling with objects, without any awareness of what they are doing.
  2 KB (260 words) - 22:58, 5 February 2024
• Barbexaclone
  ...a-clone) is a [[pharmaceutical drug]] used primarily in the treatment of [[epilepsy]]. It is a combination of [[phenobarbital]] and [[levopropylhexedrine]]. ...aclone is used as an [[anticonvulsant]] to control seizures in people with epilepsy. It works by decreasing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The
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• Grand mal seizures
  ...lness". It was first used in the 19th century to describe a severe form of epilepsy that involves both major types of seizures: [[tonic seizures]] (stiffening ...also be triggered by certain medications, alcohol withdrawal, and lack of sleep.
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• Conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorders
  == Conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorders == ...of two or more disorders in a person. In the context of [[autism spectrum disorders]], these conditions often co-occur, complicating the diagnostic process and
  2 KB (318 words) - 22:25, 7 February 2024
• Electroencephalograph
  ...e and monitor various neurological disorders such as [[epilepsy]], [[sleep disorders]], [[encephalopathies]], and brain death. During an EEG, electrodes are attached to the patient's scalp with a special adhesive. The electrodes are connected to the Electroencephalogra
  2 KB (248 words) - 01:27, 8 February 2024
• Myoclonic
  ...g the initial phases of sleep, especially at the moment of dropping off to sleep. ...sed by a wide variety of conditions, including [[brain damage]], [[genetic disorders]], [[spinal cord injury]], [[stroke]], and [[metabolic conditions]]. It can
  2 KB (239 words) - 20:16, 5 February 2024
• Tonic-clonic seizures
  ...c seizures are the most common type of [[generalized seizure]]. They begin with a sudden loss of consciousness, followed by the tonic phase, where the musc ...disorders. They can also be triggered by certain factors, such as lack of sleep, stress, or alcohol withdrawal.
  2 KB (255 words) - 06:41, 11 February 2024
• Myoclonic seizures
  ...urologic conditions. They can also be triggered by factors such as stress, sleep deprivation, or the use of certain medications. ...the seizures. Some people may experience a reduction in seizure frequency with treatment, while others may continue to experience seizures despite treatme
  2 KB (253 words) - 17:23, 10 February 2024
• Tonic-clonic seizure
  ...disorders. They can also be triggered by certain factors, such as lack of sleep, stress, or alcohol withdrawal. * [[Epilepsy]]
  2 KB (252 words) - 22:44, 14 February 2024
• Angelman syndrome
  ...d balance (ataxia). Most affected children also have recurrent seizures ([[epilepsy]]) and a small head size (microcephaly). Delayed development becomes notice ...common. Most affected children also have difficulty sleeping and need less sleep than usual.
  2 KB (307 words) - 17:34, 7 February 2024
• Encephalogram
  ...diagnose or monitor neurological disorders, such as [[epilepsy]], [[sleep disorders]], or brain tumors. The procedure is non-invasive and involves placing elec * [[Neurology]]: Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
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• Jerking
  * '''[[Sleep Myoclonus]]''': This type of jerking often occurs as one is falling asleep. ...traction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in c
  2 KB (229 words) - 02:09, 5 February 2024
• Seizures
  * [[Epilepsy]] * High fever, which can be associated with an infection such as [[meningitis]]
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