Lack of oxygen before or during birth as a result of placental abruption (premature removal of the placenta from the uterus), difficult or lengthy labour, or umbilical cord compression.
Bacterial meningitis, viral encephalitis, toxoplasmosis, syphilis, or rubella infection acquired before or after birth
Stroke during or after pregnancy
A blood clot has formed in the brain.
The brain is bleeding.
Birth malformations in the brain.
Imbalances in blood sugar or electrolytes.
Maple syrup urine illness, pyridoxine dependence, and phenylketonuria (PKU) are examples of metabolic diseases.
Babies born to moms who are addicted to barbiturates, alcohol, heroin, cocaine, or methadone may experience drug withdrawal.
Familial or genetic cause for seizure
What to do if your baby has a seizure
To limit the danger of damage to a newborn suffering a seizure, keep them away from any harsh objects.
When the environment is safe, roll them onto their side to avoid choking.
Avoid putting anything in the baby's mouth or attempting to halt any mouth motions, such as tongue biting, since this might cause injury.
Call for an ambulance immediately if your child is struggling to breathe or turning blue and is having symptoms for more than 5 minutes.
Pregnancy and delivery problems, infection, brain abnormalities, genetic or metabolic disorders, and electrolyte imbalances are all causes of seizures in neonates.
Treatment of seizures in infants
"Seizures in infants can be treated with medication as well as therapy tailored to the underlying cause of the seizures," says Dr Parikh.
"The doctor will suggest the child's medication which the parents should ensure that they give it on time. Give the medication as per the dosage indicated by the doctor. The parents should stay calm and avoid panicking. Try to stay in touch with the doctor to update you about the child’s condition. Febrile seizures tend to repeat with subsequent febrile episodes. Fortunately, febrile seizures do not affect the child in neurodevelopmental progress. It is very important to take your doctors opinion in case of seizures as it may have far reaching implications. It is an emergency warranting urgent taking child to ER," adds Dr Parikh.
(Hindustan Times)
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