Signs and symptoms of seizures in newborns and young kids; here's how to treat

Undiagnosed seizures, in turn, can contribute to future difficulties in concentrating, and learning. Here are the signs of neonatal seizures you should know.

Neonatal seizure or seizures in newborns is a common neurological condition in young kids. It's important to recognise signs of seizure in your kids because if not spotted on time it can lead to future complications in learning and concentrating. They could even be fatal. Seizures can affect around 1 in every 100,000 newborns, and it is not so easy to detect them as the signs could be subtle. Abruptly stopping in between activities, repetitive movements of arms or legs, spasms are some of the telltale signs of neonatal seizures. Lack of oxygen before or during birth, stroke during or after pregnancy, blood clot in the brain, malformation of brain are among some common causes of such seizures. 

Lack of oxygen before or during birth, stroke during or after pregnancy, blood clot in the brain, malformation of brain are among some common causes of such seizures. 

"While recognizing seizures in babies is challenging, early identification is critical. Seizures are more frequently due to another issue throughout childhood than at any other age. Because this is a vital stage of brain development, the ramifications are far-reaching. If a baby's brain cannot process information properly, he or she may suffer significant developmental delays. Undiagnosed seizures, in turn, can contribute to future difficulties in concentrating, remembering, and learning. It is even potentially fatal. Seizures affect around one in every 100,000 newborns, and they can be difficult to detect even as an expert or parent," says Dr. Tushar Parikh, Senior Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician, Motherhood Hospital, Kharadi, Pune in an interview with HT Digital.

Infants can have a variety of seizures, including newborn seizures, febrile seizures, and infantile spasms. Not all seizures are caused by epilepsy. Infant seizure symptoms might be modest. If seizures are suspected, immediate medical attention is required.

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"Febrile seizures are a common occurrence in children. A few children will have one at some time and around the age of 6 months up to 5 years. Most children outgrow them by the time they turn 6. While it is scary to parents, febrile seizures do not last long and do not cause brain damage, learning disabilities, or epilepsy. One can get this seizure due to high fever, viral infection such as flu or an ear infection, or having a family history of seizures. The symptoms are fluttering eyelids or rolling the eyes, jerking or twitching of the muscles of the arms and legs, clenching the teeth or jaw, loss of bladder or bowel control, unconsciousness, and breathing difficulties," says Dr Parikh

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